Atopochilus macrocephalus
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| Atopochilus macrocephalus | |
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| File:Atopochilus macrocephalus.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Atopochilus |
| Species: | A. macrocephalus
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| Binomial name | |
| Atopochilus macrocephalus Boulenger, 1906
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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.[2] It is consumed for food and is threatened by human activities with very extensive diamond mining being the most significant threat.
References
- ↑ Moelants, T. (2010). "Atopochilus macrocephalus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T181728A7715366. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T181728A7715366.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Atopochilus macrocephalus". FishBase. December 2011 version.
