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Amphilius laticaudatus Skelton, 1984 Broadtail mountain catfish |
| Family: | Amphiliidae (Loach catfishes), subfamily: Amphiliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Buzi River system in Mozambique (Ref. 7248, 52193). | |||
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Description: Head depressed, 3.8-4 times in standard length; eyes small, dorsal; mouth subterminal, lips fleshy, 3 pairs of barbels, maxillaries reach base of pectoral fins (Ref. 52193). Dorsal fin with 1 unbranched and 6 branched rays; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 4-5 branched rays; pectoral and pelvic fins broad and fanlike, with pectinate primary rays; adipose fin low and confluent with short, deep caudal peduncle; caudal fin forked, with round lobes (Ref. 52193). Colouration: Mottled brown, creamy white on underparts of head and abdomen (Ref. 52193). |
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow, fast flowing water over rocks and pebbles (Ref. 7248, 52193). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||