Marbled mountain catfish

Amphilius jacksonii

Aquatic insects in swift oxygen rich streams

Marbled mountain catfish is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Amphiliidae
Genus: Amphilius
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Lake Edward drainage (Ref. 41590 , 103388 ), Lake George drainage (Ref. 4903 , 51677 , 103388 ) and Kagera River drainage, part of Lake Victoria basin (Ref. 103388 ). Also Rufiji River basin, Rugufu River and Rusizi River (Ref. 46152 , 98755 ). Reports from the upper Congo basin refer to Amphilius frieli (Ref. 103388 ); those from Lake Victoria drainage in Kenya, Lake Kyoga drainage and Lake Manyara affluents to Amphilius lujani ; and those from Lake Rukwa basin and Malagarazi River to Amphilius pedunculus (Ref. 103388 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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