Hingemouth
Also known as Phractolaemus ansorgii
The hingemouth (Phractolaemus ansorgii) is a freshwater fish found only in western Central Africa. It is less commonly known as the “African Mudminnow”, “African mudfish”, “snake mudfish”, and “snake mudhead”. In Lontomba, it is called "mobili". It is best known for its unique oral anatomy.
Species
Least ConcernSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderGonorynchiformes
- FamilyPhractolaemidae
Habitatfreshwater
via IUCN
Article
6 sectionsContents
- Species description
- Systematics
- Distribution
- Biology
- Conservation status
- References
The hingemouth (Phractolaemus ansorgii) is a freshwater fish found only in western Central Africa. It is less commonly known as the “African Mudminnow”, “African mudfish”, “snake mudfish”, and “snake mudhead”. In Lontomba, it is called "mobili". It is best known for its unique oral anatomy.
== Species description == The hingemouth is a small, olive-gray or brown fish with an elongated, semi-cylindrical body measuring up to 18 cm.