Atopochilus macrocephalus

(Atopochilus macrocephalus)

Description

Atopochilus macrocephalus is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Angola where it occurs in the Kwango River in the vicinity of Fort Don Carlos. This species grows to a length of 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) SL. It is consumed for food and is threatened by human activities with very extensive diamond mining being the most significant threat.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Mochokidae
Genus:Atopochilus
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