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Bagridae

Lophiobagrus aquilus

Lophiobagrus aquilus

Oral incubation in rock crevices

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Lophiobagrus aquilus is a freshwater fish recorded from lakes. A concise clue to the species is: Oral incubation in rock crevices.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Bagridae
Genus: Lophiobagrus
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: only known from the type locality (Lake Tanganyika).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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