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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
Ekologi
; sötvatten bottenlevande. Tropical
Africa: Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Size / Vikt / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.8 cm SL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 123712)
A rheophilic species associated with boulders and cobble substrates (Ref. 123712).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Reproduktion | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larver
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)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Verktyg
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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].
Trofisk nivå (Ref.
69278): 3.0 ±0.3 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resiliens (Ref.
120179): Mellan, lägsta populationsfördubblingstid 1,4-4,4 år (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).