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Amphiliidae
The loach catfishes are a family, Amphiliidae, of catfishes ( order Siluriformes). They are widespread in tropical Africa, but are most common in streams at high elevations; most species are able to cling to rocks in fast-flowing streams. The 13 genera contain 68 species. The family Amphiliidae has three subfamilies, Amphiliinae, Leptoglanidinae (previously misspelled Leptoglaninae), and Doumeinae. The monophyly of Amphiliidae has been questioned; one author restricts the family to the members of the subfamily Amphiliinae and transferred the other genera to a family Doumeidae. The Amphiliidae have been previously thought to be a basal taxon in the superfamily Loricarioidea, but some authors place their relationships elsewhere. Description Amphiliids are generally small catfishes with tapering, elongated bodies. The pectoral and ventral fins are large, and the first ray of each is usually broad, flexible, and filamentous. The eyes are generally small and located in the upper par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loricarioidea
Loricarioidea is a superfamily of catfishes ( order Siluriformes). It contains the six families Trichomycteridae, Nematogenyiidae, Callichthyidae, Scoloplacidae, Astroblepidae, and Loricariidae. Some schemes also include Amphiliidae. This superfamily, including Amphiliidae, includes about 156 genera and 1,187 species. Taxonomy Loricarioidea is traditionally considered a part of Siluroidei, a clade of all catfishes excluding Diplomystidae. In Nelson, 2006, this grouping is sister to the superfamily Sisoroidea. However, in a recent molecular analysis, it was determined that the suborder Loricarioidei (not including Amphiliidae) is sister to a group including Diplomystidae and Siluroidei. Amphiliidae, in this analysis, was found to be much more closely related to Mochokidae or Malapteruridae. Loricarioidea is currently diagnosed by the derived presence of a reduced gas bladder, encapsulated in expansions of the parapophysis of the first vertebrae, and of odontodes, small dermal de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catfish
Catfish (or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the three largest species alive, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia, the wels catfish of Eurasia, and the piraíba of South America, to detritivores (species that eat dead material on the bottom), and even to a tiny parasitic species commonly called the candiru, ''Vandellia cirrhosa''. Neither the armour-plated types nor the naked types have scales. Despite their name, not all catfish have prominent barbels or "whiskers". Members of the Siluriformes order are defined by features of the skull and swimbladder. Catfish are of considerable commercial importance; many of the larger species are farmed or fished for food. Many of the smaller species, particularly the genus ''Corydoras'', are important in the aquarium hobby. Many catfish are nocturnal, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphilius
''Amphilius'' is a genus of catfishes of the family Amphiliidae. ''Amphilius'' catfish have fairly lengthened bodies, with short, depressed, and broad heads. They have three pairs of fringed barbels. The eyes, small and located dorsally, are very distant from each other, and are without a free edge. The caudal fin is forked or emarginated. Unlike species of '' Paramphilius'', the snout is greater than half of the snout length, the adipose fin is not confluent with the caudal fin in adult specimens, and the anal fin has seven or fewer branched rays. Species There are currently 34 recognized species in this genus: * '' Amphilius atesuensis'' Boulenger, 1904 * '' Amphilius athiensis'' A. W. Thomson & Page, 2010 * '' Amphilius brevis'' Boulenger, 1902 * '' Amphilius caudosignatus'' P. H. Skelton, 2007 * '' Amphilius chalei'' Seegers, 2008 * '' Amphilius crassus'' A. W. Thomson & Hilber, 2015 * '' Amphilius cryptobullatus'' P. H. Skelton, 1986 * '' Amphilius dimonikensis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Congoglanis
''Congoglanis'' is a genus of loach catfishes found in the Congo River system of Africa. This genus is considered the sister group of all other species in the subfamily Doumeinae. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * ''Congoglanis alula'' (Nichols & Griscom, 1917) * ''Congoglanis howesi'' Vari, Ferraris & P. H. Skelton, 2012Vari, R.P., Ferraris, C.J., Jr. & Skelton, P.H. (2012): New Species of ''Congoglanis'' (Siluriformes: Amphiliidae) from the Southern Congo River Basin. ''Copeia, 2012 (4): 626-630.'' * ''Congoglanis inga'' Ferraris, Vari & P. H. Skelton, 2011 * ''Congoglanis sagitta'' Ferraris, Vari Vari ( el, Βάρη) is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece along the Athens coast. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is a municipal un ... & P. H. Skelton, 2011 References Amphiliidae * Congo drainage basin Catfish genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phractura
''Phractura'' is a genus of loach catfishes (order Siluriformes) that occur in Africa. ''Phractura'' species are elongated fish with a long caudal peduncle and bony scutes on the sides, back, and belly., this feature giving the genus its name from the Greek ''phraktos'', which means enclosed and ''oura'' which means tail. ''Phractura'' species are often associated with vegetation. The genus was originally given the name ''Peltura'' but this name was preoccupied by a genus of trilobites which the name ''Peltura'' had been applied to by Louis Agassiz in 1846. ''Phractura'' species, like other genera in Doumeinae, have a mouth modified into a suckermouth that allows it to clean to the objects and scrape the surface of the substrate. Species There are currently 13 recognized species in this genus: * '' Phractura ansorgii'' Boulenger, 1902 (African whiptailed catfish) * '' Phractura bovei'' Perugia, 1892 * '' Phractura brevicauda'' Boulenger, 1911 * '' Phractura clauseni'' Daget & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doumea
''Doumea'' is a genus of loach catfishes native to Africa. Species of ''Doumea'' have a rather large and tapered body, a pointed head, and a thin caudal peduncle. Thin bilateral osseous peaks are sometimes present on the back and the belly, and are the precursors series of osseous plates observed in the other kinds of Doumeinae. By the shape of the body, these fish are adapted to rapids. Species There are currently 9 recognized species in this genus: * '' Doumea angolensis'' Boulenger, 1906 * '' Doumea chappuisi'' Pellegrin, 1933 * '' Doumea gracila'' P. H. Skelton, 2007 * '' Doumea reidi'' Ferraris, P. H. Skelton & Vari, 2010 * '' Doumea sanaga'' P. H. Skelton, 2007 * ''Doumea skeltoni'' Ferraris & Vari, 2014 Ferraris, Jr., C.J. & Vari, R.P. (2014): New Species of ''Doumea'' (Siluriformes: Amphiliidae) from Coastal River Basins of the Republic of the Congo. ''Copeia, 2013 (4) 014 577-581''. * '' Doumea stilicauda'' Ferraris, P. H. Skelton & Vari Vari ( el, Βά� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andersonia Leptura
''Andersonia leptura'' is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Amphiliidae, and is the only species of the genus ''Andersonia''. This fish grows to about 50.0 cm (19.7 in) in total length; it is found in the Omo, Niger, and Upper Nile Rivers and the Lake Chad basin, and is also known from Lake Debo. Although previously considered to be toothless on the lower jaw, dentition has been found on the premaxilla and the dentary In anatomy, the mandible, lower jaw or jawbone is the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human facial skeleton. It forms the lower jaw and holds the lower tooth, teeth in place. The mandible sits beneath the maxilla. It is the only movabl .... The teeth are embedded in the mucous sheath that covers the head and extends into the oral cavity, which makes the teeth difficult to see with the naked eye. References Amphiliidae Freshwater fish of West Africa Fish of Chad White Nile Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetracamphilius
''Tetracamphilius'' is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Amphiliidae. It includes four species. ''Tetracamphilius'' catfishes are small fishes with the largest species growing to 3.9 cm in length. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * '' Tetracamphilius angustifrons'' (Boulenger, 1902) * '' Tetracamphilius clandestinus'' T. R. Roberts, 2003 * '' Tetracamphilius notatus'' (Nichols Nichols may refer to: People *Nichols (surname) *Nichol, a surname Places Canada * Nichols Islands, Nunavut United States * Nichols, California, an unincorporated community * Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles, California * Nichols, Connecticut * Nic ... & Griscom, 1917) * '' Tetracamphilius pectinatus'' T. R. Roberts, 2003 References Amphiliidae Catfish genera Taxa named by Tyson R. Roberts Freshwater fish genera {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaireichthys
''Zaireichthys'' is a genus of loach catfishes ( order Siluriformes) of the family Amphiliidae. Distribution ''Zaireichthys'' species are found in Africa. Description ''Zaireichthys'' species are quite small ranging from 2.1 cm (''P. lacustris'') to 3.9 cm (''P. flavomaculatus'') in length. Species There are currently 18 described species in this genus: * '' Zaireichthys brevis'' ( Boulenger, 1915) * '' Zaireichthys camerunensis'' ( Daget & Stauch, 1963) * '' Zaireichthys compactus'' Seegers, 2008 * '' Zaireichthys conspicuus'' Eccles, Tweddle & P. H. Skelton, 2011 * '' Zaireichthys dorae'' (Poll, 1967) (Chobe sand catlet) * '' Zaireichthys flavomaculatus'' ( Pellegrin, 1926) * '' Zaireichthys heterurus'' T. R. Roberts, 2003 * '' Zaireichthys kafuensis'' Eccles, Tweddle & P. H. Skelton, 2011 * '' Zaireichthys kavangoensis'' Eccles, Tweddle & P. H. Skelton, 2011 * '' Zaireichthys kunenensis'' Eccles, Tweddle & P. H. Skelton, 2011 * '' Zaireichthys lacu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doumeinae
Doumeinae is one of three subfamilies of the loach catfish family Amphiliidae, it consists of six genera which are endemic to the Afrotropics. There are currently 33 species classified as members of the subfamily, some of which are infrequently traded as part of the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. They are small catfish measuring between 45mm and 175mm. References Amphiliidae Fish of Africa Ray-finned fish subfamilies {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belonoglanis
''Belonoglanis'' is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Amphiliidae. Both species occur in the Congo River basin. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Belonoglanis brieni'' Poll, 1959 * '' Belonoglanis tenuis'' Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer * Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo * George Albert Boulenger (1858–1 ..., 1902 References Amphiliidae * Catfish genera Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Freshwater fish genera {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptoglanidinae
is one of three subfamilies of the loach catfish family Amphiliidae, it consists of five genera endemic to the Afrotropics which contain a total of 28 currently recognised species. They are small catfish measuring between 20mm and 80mm. References Fish of Africa {{catfish-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
