Amphilius chalei explained

Amphilius chalei is a species of catfish in the genus Amphilius.

The Amphilius chalei, is named after Francis M. M. Chale,[1] a Tanzanian environmental scientist.

It is endemic to Lake Malawi, the Ruhuhu drainage catchment and little Ruaha River.[2] It is a freshwater species and can reach 7cm (03inches) in length.[3] It was first described by Lothar Seegers in 2008.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amphilius chalei : fisheries. 2022-02-14. FishBase.
  2. Bulletin of the Florida Museum of Natural History. 49. 1–4. University of Florida. 2009. 63.
  3. Book: Seegers, L.. 2008. The catfishes of Africa: A handbook for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH. Germany. 604.

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