Atopochilus | |
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Atopochilus savorgnani | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Mochokidae |
Genus: |
Atopochilus Sauvage, 1879 |
Type species | |
Atopochilus savorgnani Sauvage, 1879 |
Atopochilus is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa.
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:
Atopochilus species have their lips and barbels modified into a suckermouth.Atopochilus species range in size from 6.0–14.1 centimetres (2.4–5.6 in) in length.