Broadtail mountain catfish (Amphilius laticaudatus) fish species and information / pictures of Broadtail mountain catfish - Amphilius laticaudatus

Broadtail mountain catfish (Amphilius laticaudatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Amphilius laticaudatus

Common Name
Broadtail mountain catfish

Biology
Occurs in shallow, fast flowing water over rocks and pebbles (Ref. 7248).

Classification

Classified By
Skelton, 1984
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Loach catfishes (Amphiliidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Buzi River system, Mozambique.
Range
17°S - 21°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2.98 s.e. 0.33 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.2 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)