Atopochilus vogti Pellegrin, 1922
photo by FAO

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Chiloglanidinae
Max. size:  12.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: known from the type locality, Wami river, Tanzania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits small fast streams. Of possible aquarium value (Ref. 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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