Hingemouth
Sign in to saveThe 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.
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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.