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Chiloglanis

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Chiloglanis
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Chiloglanis is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa.[1] These species have modified lips and barbels that form a suckermouth.[2] They also have a naked (scaleless) body.[3] Sexual dimorphism has been reported in Chiloglanis. The adult males of many of these species have elongate anal and caudal fins. Also, males may have an enlarged humeral process.[4]

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There are currently 53 recognized species in this genus:

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