Atopochilus

Atopochilus is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa.

Species

Seven species currently are recognized in this genus:

• Atopochilus chabanaudi <small>Pellegrin, 1938</small>
• Atopochilus christyi <small>Boulenger, 1920</small>
• Atopochilus macrocephalus <small>Boulenger, 1906</small>
• Atopochilus mandevillei <small>Poll, 1959</small>
• Atopochilus pachychilus <small>Pellegrin, 1924</small>
• Atopochilus savorgnani <small>Sauvage, 1879</small>
• Atopochilus vogti <small>Pellegrin, 1922</small>

Description

Atopochilus species have their lips and barbels modified into a suckermouth. Atopochilus species range in size from in standard length.

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