


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Amphilius rheophilus Daget, 1959 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Niokolo-Koba Park, Gambia; Senegal |
| Pronunciation | ahm FILL ee us |
| Etymology | Amphilius: Not clear; probably from the Greek amphi, meaning both sides and leios, meaning smooth. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 122mm (4.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Gambia River system. Also known from the Senegal, Gambia, Corubal, Konkouré, Little Scarcies and Niger Rivers African Waters African Waters African Waters African Waters African Waters African Waters |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Bulletin de l'Institut Francais d'Afrique Noire (Sér A) Sciences Naturelles v. 21 (no. 2), Fig 3 |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2012 Feb 13 02:10 (species record created: 2008 May 30 02:17) |
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