Atopochilus is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa.
Species Seven species currently are recognized in this genus: Atopochilus chabanaudi Pellegrin, 1938 Atopochilus christyi Boulenger, 1920 Atopochilus macrocephalus Boulenger, 1906 Atopochilus mandevillei Poll, 1959 Atopochilus pachychilus Pellegrin, 1924 Atopochilus savorgnani Sauvage, 1879 Atopochilus vogti Pellegrin, 1922
Description Atopochilus species have their lips and barbels modified into a suckermouth. Atopochilus species range in size from in standard length.
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