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Atopochilus macrocephalus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Siluriformes

Genus
  
Atopochilus

Higher classification
  
Atopochilus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Mochokidae

Scientific name
  
Atopochilus macrocephalus

Rank
  
Species

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Atopochilus macrocephalus is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Angola where it occurs in the Kwango River in the vicinity of Fort Don Carlos. This species grows to a length of 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) SL. It is consumed for food and is threatened by human activities with very extensive diamond mining being the most significant threat.

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Atopochilus macrocephalus Wikipedia