Amphilius uranoscopus (Pfeffer, 1889)

Stargazer mountain catfish

Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC) external link Switch to common names

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Prefers clear, flowing water in rocky habitats. Feeds on stream insects and other small organisms off rock surfaces. Breeds in summer. Juveniles are easily mistaken for tadpoles. Preyed on by trout and probably eels (Ref. 7248).

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