Chiloglanis devosi
Species of catfish
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Chiloglanis devosi is a species of catfish native to Africa, in particularly rivers in Kenya.[2] The species was first described in 2015, alongside Chiloglanis kerioensis.[3]
| Chiloglanis devosi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Chiloglanis |
| Species: | C. devosi |
| Binomial name | |
| Chiloglanis devosi | |
Etymology
It was named after Luc De Vos, who had served as the director of the Ichthyology Section of the National Museums of Kenya.[4]
Description
Chiloglanis devosi is a small species of catfish, with a maximum standard length of 49.2 mm (1.94 in).[3] The body is uniformly covered in small tubercles that are present in higher concentrations near the head. While the body is pinkish-brown in coloration, gold marks are present along the sides.[3] The fins are yellow with brown markings.
Sexual dimorphism is present in the species, with females being larger than males.[3] In addition, male C. devosi have anal fins that display elongated rays which can extend beyond the adipose fins.