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Amphiliidae (Loach catfishes) > Amphiliinae
Etymology: Amphilius: Greek, amphi = on both sides + Greek, leios = fat; marshalli: Named for Prof. Brian Marshall, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of aquatic biodiversity and freshwater ecology in southern Africa (Ref. 123712).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Écologie
; eau douce démersal. Tropical
Africa: Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Taille / Poids / Âge
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.8 cm SL mâle / non sexé; (Ref. 123712)
A rheophilic species associated with boulders and cobble substrates (Ref. 123712).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproduction | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larves
Mazungula, D.N. and A. Chakona, 2021. An integrative taxonomic review of the Natal mountain catfish, Amphilius natalensis Boulenger 1917 (Siluriformes, Amphilidae), with description of four new species. J. Fish Biol. 99(1):219-239 [1-21]. (Ref. 123712)
Statut dans la liste rouge de l'IUCN (Ref. 130435)
CITES (Ref. 128078)
Not Evaluated
Menace pour l'homme
Harmless
Utilisations par l'homme
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = No PD50 data [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Niveau trophique (Ref.
69278): 3.0 ±0.3 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Résilience (Ref.
120179): Milieu, temps minimum de doublement de population : 1,4 à 4,4 années (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).