Atopochilus is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa.
| 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 | |
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:[1]
Atopochilus species have their lips and barbels modified into a suckermouth.[2] Atopochilus species range in size from 6.0–14.1 centimetres (2.4–5.6 inches) in length.[1]
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