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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Tetracamphilius pectinatus Roberts, 2003 |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Congo basin, tributary of River Luala 26 kilometers north of Kibunzi, 8 kilometers south of turnoff to Kibunzi, Luozi District, 45°06.5'S, 13°48'E, Republic of Congo. |
| Etymology | From the Greek tetra meaning four and akis meaning point, in reference to the multicuspid teeth, and Amphilius a generical name for this group of catfishes. The trivial name pectinatus is Latin for comb-like, in reference to the small serrations on the pectoral fin. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 34mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This genus differs from all other amphiliiids in having pedicellate jaw teeth with a fan-shaped distal end typically armed with two to six tiny flattened triangular cusps.Triangular adipose fin, slender caudal peduncle , caudal fin deeply forked with the lower lobe slightly larger than upper. This species is very colorful, the dark narrow bands are a dark chocolate brown, the dorsum of the head and areas between the narrow bands are tan or orangish tan, the abdomen and other pale areas cream colored. |
| General Remarks | The type locality is reported incorrectly in the original species description. As published, the type locality is 45°06.5'S, 13°48'E. However, based on the narrative of the type locality ("Congo basin, tributary of River Luala 26 kilometers north of Kibunzi, 8 kilometers south of turnoff to Kibunzi, Luozi District"), it is more likely that the type locality is 4°56.5'S, 13°48'E. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Congo River, Congo Dem. Rep. African Waters, Congo, Ubangi (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Data Deficient , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | Breeding condition specimens were collected in clear moderately swift flowing water, with sand, gravel and rock rubble bottom. |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences v. 54 (no. 5), pp 104, Fig. 18. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Last Update | 2025 Jan 02 00:46 (species record created: 2012 Nov 24 04:52) |