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Species in the genus Chiloglanis: [ 74 ] records


angolensis, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1967:255, Fig. 120 [Publicações Culturais, Companhia de Diamantes de Angola (DIAMANG), Lisboa No. 75; ref. 3528] Stream crossing Chibia-Jau road, at Jau-Onguéria bifurcation, a few kilometers south of Chibia, near Sá da Bandeira, Angola. Holotype: MD 1875. Paratypes: MD 1875 (1), MRAC 162227 [ex MD] (1). Type catalog: Derijst 1991:33 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis angolensis Poll 1967 -- (Gosse 1986:107 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155], Skelton 2019:235 [ref. 36564], Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis angolensis Poll 1967. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southwestern Africa: Angola. Habitat: freshwater.

anoterus, Chiloglanis Crass [R. S.] 1960:446, Fig. 2 (a-d) [Annals of the Natal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 11905] Upper Pivaan River, Pongola River system, 17°30"S, 30°28'E, Natal, South Africa, elevation about 4600 feet. Holotype: AMG P1157 [ex NMP 1410, Natal Parks Board 55/1]. Paratypes: Natal Parks Board 55/2-21 (20). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis anoterus Crass 1960 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:242 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:242 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155], Mutizwa et al. 2024:82 [ref. 41001], Ntokoane et al. 2024:[8] 322 [ref. 42593]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis anoterus Crass 1960. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Incomati River basin (Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa). IUCN (2018): Least Concern. Habitat: freshwater.

asperocutis, Chiloglanis Mutizwa [T. I.], Bragança [P. H. N.] & Chakona [A.] in Mutizwa, Bere, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona 2025:271, Figs. 5a, 5c, 6-7 [ZooKeys No. 1241; ref. 42188] Honde River, bridge on road to Honde Mission, Pungwe River system, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, 18.5438°S, 32.8044°E. Holotype: SAIAB 246255. Paratypes: SAIAB 201026 (43). •Valid as Chiloglanis asperocutis Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2025. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis asperocutis Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2025. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Pungwe and Buzi River drainages, Zimbabwe. Habitat: freshwater.

asymetricaudalis, Chiloglanis De Vos [L. D. G.] 1993:154, Figs. 2-4 [Journal of African Zoology v. 107 (no. 2); ref. 21564] Nyakabuye, Rubyiro River, Ruzizi basin, near its junction with River Ntandwe, Rwanda, 2°34'S, 29°02'E. Holotype: MRAC 87-05-P-263. Paratypes: MRAC 91293-300 (8), 91303-327 (25), 93029 (1), 126263 (1), 126264-65 (2), 130541-42 (2), 86-38-P-141-148 (8), 86-38-P-149-151 (3), 87-05-P-265-407 (42). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis asymetricaudalis De Vos 1993 -- (Seegers 1996:215 [ref. 23725], Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:18 [ref. 31569], Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis asymetricaudalis De Vos 1993. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Ruzizi River basin, Lake Tanganyika drainage, eastern central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

athiensis, Chiloglanis Copley [H.] 1941:15 [The Journal of the East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society v. 16 (no. 1); ref. 23090] Name only, not available. Name apparently in reference to the Athi River. •Questionably in the synonymy of Chiloglanis brevibarbis Boulenger 1902 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194]). •In the synonymy of Chiloglanis brevibarbis Boulenger 1902 -- (Seegers et al. 2003:38 [ref. 28087]). •Mention as not available -- (Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Chiloglanis brevibarbis Boulenger 1902. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae.

batesii, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1904:19 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 14 (no. 79) (art. 3); ref. 572] Efulen and tributary of Lobi River, 15-20 miles southwest of Efulen, southern Cameroon. Syntypes: BMNH 1904.7.1.97-100 (4) Efulen, 1904.7.1.127 (1) trib. stream of Lobi R. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis batesii Boulenger 1904 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Roberts 1989:169 [ref. 13302], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:509 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:304 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:705 [ref. 30032], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569], Kiselkewa et al. 2020:[9] 708 [ref. 38315]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis batesii Boulenger 1904. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Northern and western-central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

benuensis, Chiloglanis Daget [J.] & Stauch [A.] 1963:98, Fig. 3 [Mémoires de l'Institut français d'Afrique Noire No. 68; ref. 4596] Bénoué at Lakdo, Cameroon. Holotype: MNHN 1962-1273. Paratypes: MNHN 1962-1274 (40). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis benuensis Daget & Stauch 1963 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Roberts 1989:167 [ref. 13302], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:505 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis benuensis Daget & Stauch 1963. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western Africa: Niger River basin, Lower Niger-Benue ecoregion endemic. Habitat: freshwater.

bifurcus, Chiloglanis Jubb [R. A.] & Le Roux [P.] 1969:17, Figs. 9-9A [Annals of the Cape Provincial Museums (Natural History) v. 8 (pt 2); ref. 19188] Montrose farm, Crocodile River, Incomati River system, Nelspruit District, South Africa. Holotype: AMG P996. Paratypes: AMG P997 (6), 1365 (3). Type catalog: Skelton & Stuart 1987:185 [ref. 12628], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis bifurcus Jubb & Le Roux 1969 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:242 [ref. 24071], Kleynhans & James 1995 [ref. 22146], Skelton 2001:242 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Mutizwa et al. 2024:83 [ref. 41001], Ntokoane et al. 2024:[8] 322 [ref. 42593]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis bifurcus Jubb & Le Roux 1969. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: South Africa: upper Incomati River basin (Eswatini, South Africa). IUCN (2017): Critically Endangered. Habitat: freshwater.

brevibarbis, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1902:224, Pl. 17 (fig. 2) [Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1902, v. 2 (art. 8); ref. 14843] Mathioya River, Kenya. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1902.5.26.19. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis brevibarbis Boulenger 1902 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Seegers et al. 2003:38 [ref. 28087], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2015:60 [ref. 34034]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis brevibarbis Boulenger 1902. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Tana System and Athi River, eastern Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

camarabounyi, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Bart [H. L., Jr.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:303, Fig. 2 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Safa-Khoure River, at Camara-Bounyi, Konkouré River drainage, Guinea, 9.90155°N, 13.02243°W. Holotype: TU 203389. Paratypes: AMNH, MRAC, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis camarabounyi Schmidt & Bart 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis camarabounyi Schmidt & Bart 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Konkouré River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

cameronensis, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1904:18 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 14 (no. 79) (art. 3); ref. 572] Efulen, southern Cameroon. Syntypes: BMNH 1904.7.1.90-96 (7). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis cameronensis Boulenger 1904 -- (Gosse 1986:108 [ref. 6194], Roberts 1989:168 [ref. 13302], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:707 [ref. 30032], Fermon et al. 2022:157 [ref. 39448]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis cameronensis Boulenger 1904. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western-central Africa: Cameroon south to Gabon. Habitat: freshwater.

carnatus, Chiloglanis Mutizwa [T. I.], Bragança [P. H. N.] & Chakona [A.] in Mutizwa, Kadye, Bragança, Bere & Chakona 2024:75, Figs. 9, 10A [ZooKeys No. 1197; ref. 41001] Mukwadzi River near bridge on the road to Mutorashanga, Manyame River sub-catchment, middle Zambezi River system, Mashonaland West Province, 17.42485°S, 30.58542°E. Holotype: SAIAB 236631. Paratypes: SAIAB 211346 (5), 211349 (6). •Valid as Chiloglanis carnatus Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2024. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis carnatus Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2024. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Manyame River drainage, middle Zambezi River basin. Habitat: freshwater.

carnosus, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] & Stewart [D. J.] 1976:282, Pl. 8 (figs. b-d) [Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology v. 147 (no. 6); ref. 7388] Lower Congo River, near Inga, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5°27.5'S, 13°36.0'E. Holotype: MCZ 50464. Paratypes: AMG P2741 [ex MCZ 50465] (1); BMNH 1976.5.21.42-45 [ex MCZ 50541] (4); MCZ 50241 (21), 50301 (1), 50382 (7), 50465 (orig. 15, now 14), 50541 (orig. 27, now 23, 3 c&s); MRAC 76-17-P-7-8 [ex MCZ 50241] (2); USNM 216372 [ex MCZ 50241] (3). Type catalog: Skelton & Stuart 1987:185 [ref. 12628], Ferraris & Vari 1992:32 [ref. 19771], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis carnosus Roberts & Stewart 1976 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis carnosus Roberts & Stewart 1976. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Congo River basin, central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

compactus, Chiloglanis Mutizwa [T. I.], Bragança [P. H. N.] & Chakona [A.] in Mutizwa, Bere, Kadye, Bragança & Chakona 2025:277, Figs. 5b, 5d, 8-9 [ZooKeys No. 1241; ref. 42188] Makanga River bridge on road to Hauana growth point, Pungwe River system, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, 18.5438°S, 32.801°E. Holotype: SAIAB 246256. Paratypes: SAIAB 210377 (12). •Valid as Chiloglanis compactus Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2025. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis compactus Mutizwa, Bragança & Chakona 2025. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Pungwe and Buzi River drainages, Zimbabwe. Habitat: freshwater.

congicus, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1920:32, Fig. 16 [Annales du Musée du Congo Belge Sér. C (Zoologie) (Sér. 1) v. 2 (fasc. 4); ref. 587] Stanley [Boyoma] Falls, Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype (unique): MRAC 7159. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis congicus Boulenger 1920 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis congicus Boulenger 1920. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Congo River basin, central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

deckenii, Chiloglanis Peters [W. (C. H.)] 1868:599, Pl. 2 [Monatsberichte der Königlichen Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1868; ref. 3443] East Africa. Syntypes: ZMB 6844 (3), 16387 (16). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. Also appeared as new in Peters 1869:145 [ref. 27674]. •Valid as Chiloglanis deckenii Peters 1868 -- (Gosse 1986:107 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Seegers 1996:215 [ref. 23725], Seegers et al. 2003:38 [ref. 28087], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2015:56 [ref. 34034] and Chiloglanis aff.deckenii). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis deckenii Peters 1868. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Kenya and Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

devosi, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.], Bart [H. L., Jr.] & Nyingi [W. D.] 2015:51, Figs. 4-5 [Zootaxa 4044 (no. 1); ref. 34034] Northern Ewaso Nyiro below Chanler's Falls, Isiolo-Merti Road, 00.78056°N, 38.08021°E, Eastern Province, Kenya. Holotype: NMK FW/3958/1. Paratypes: NMK, TU. •Valid as Chiloglanis devosi Schmidt, Bart & Nyingi 2015. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis devosi Schmidt, Bart & Nyingi 2015. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Northern Ewaso Nyiro River, Eastern Province, Kenya. Habitat: freshwater.

dialloi, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Pezold [F. L.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:313, Fig. 5 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Masseni River, about 3 miles north of Konesseridou, Moa River drainage, Guinea, 8.7204°N, 9.52436°W. Holotype: TU 204175. Paratypes: CU, TU. •Valid as Chiloglanis dialloi Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis dialloi Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Moa River drainage, Guinea (and possibly Sierra Leone), West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

disneyi, Chiloglanis Trewavas [E.] 1974:365, Figs. 6, 8 [Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Zoology v. 26 (no. 5); ref. 7546] Wowe River, Mungo system, Cameroon. Holotype: BMNH 1973.5.14.342. Paratypes: BMNH 1973.5.14.343-44 (2), 1973.5.14.345 (1). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis disneyi Trewavas 1974 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Roberts 1989:172 [ref. 13302], Burgess 1989:197 [ref. 12860], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:510 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:707 [ref. 30032], Vigliotta et al. 2025:14 [ref. 42408]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis disneyi Trewavas 1974. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West-central Africa: Cameroon. Habitat: freshwater.

elisabethianus, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1915:171 [Revue de Zoologie Africaine v. 4 (fasc. 2); ref. 15086] Lubumbashi River at Elisabethville [Lubumbashi], Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype (unique): MRAC 12126. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis elisabethianus Boulenger 1915 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738], Abwe et al. 2023:31 [ref. 39992] as cf. elisabethianus). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis elisabethianus Boulenger 1915. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern-central Africa: upper Congo River basin (Democratic Republic of Congo). Habitat: freshwater.

emarginatus, Chiloglanis Jubb [R. A.] & Le Roux [P.] 1969:21, Figs. 12-12A [Annals of the Cape Provincial Museums (Natural History) v. 8 (pt 2); ref. 19188] Lekkerloop River, tributary of Komati River of Incomati River system, on the farm Vergelegen, Carolina District, South Africa. Holotype: AMG P953. Paratypes: AMG P954 (9). Type catalog: Skelton & Stuart 1987:185 [ref. 12628], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis emarginatus Jubb & Le Roux 1969 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:243 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:243 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:171 [ref. 31755], Mutizwa et al. 2024:83 [ref. 41001], Ntokoane et al. 2024:[9] 323 [ref. 42593], Mutizwa et al. 2025:262 [ref. 42188]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis emarginatus Jubb & Le Roux 1969. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southen Africa: Phongolo River basin (Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa). IUCN (2018): Vulnerable. Habitat: freshwater.

engiops, Chiloglanis Crass [R. S.] 1960:451, Fig. 3 (a-d) [Annals of the Natal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 11905] Lower Pivaan River, Pongola River system, 27°25'S, 31°11'E, Natal, South Africa, elevation about 2000 feet. Holotype: AMG 1156 [ex NMP 1409, Natal Parks Board 76a]. Paratypes: Natal Parks Board 87/1-3 (3), 93/1-3 (3), 132/1-3 (3), 132/8-10 (3), 202/1-5 (5). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Synonym of Chiloglanis swierstrai van der Horst 1931 -- (Gosse 1986:113 [ref. 6194], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Synonym of Chiloglanis swierstrai van der Horst 1931. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Habitat: freshwater.

eurystomus, Synodontis Pfeffer [G. J.] 1889:14 [Jahrbuch der Hamburgischen Wissenschaftlichen Anstalten v. 6 (art. 4); ref. 3460] Rufu River at Korogwe, Tanzania. Lectotype: ZMH 387. Type catalog: Ladiges et al. 1958:159 [ref. 19182] (with lectotype designation), Wilkens & Dohse 1993:403 [ref. 21161] as syntype. •Synonym of Chiloglanis deckenii Peters 1868 -- (Gosse 1986:107 [ref. 6194]). Current status: Synonym of Chiloglanis deckenii Peters 1868. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Habitat: freshwater.

fasciatus, Chiloglanis Pellegrin [J.] 1936:58 [Arquivos do Museu Bocage No. 7; ref. 13733] Cubango [Okavango] River, Angola. Holotype (unique): MNHN 1936-0158. Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:34 [ref. 19575], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis fasciatus Pellegrin 1936 -- (Gosse 1986:109 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:244 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:244 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:172 [ref. 31755], Bruton et al. 2018:74 [ref. 36373], Skelton 2019:235 [ref. 36564], Mutizwa et al. 2024:82 [ref. 41001]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis fasciatus Pellegrin 1936. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Okavango River basin. Habitat: freshwater.

fortuitus, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.], Bragança [P. H. N.] & Tweddle [D.] in Schmidt, Bragança, Friel, Pezold, Tweddle & Bart 2023:379, Fig. 5 [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 111 (no. 3); ref. 40337] Dayea River, above Yekepa, St. John River drainage, Nimba County, Liberia, 7.579333°N, 8.516889°W. Holotype (unique): SAIAB 202292. •Valid as Chiloglanis fortuitus Schmidt, Bragança & Tweddle 2023. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis fortuitus Schmidt, Bragança & Tweddle 2023. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West Africa: St. John River drainage, Liberia. Habitat: freshwater.

frodobagginsi, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.], Friel [J. P.], Bart [H. L. Jr] & Pezold [F.] in Schmidt, Bragança, Friel, Pezold, Tweddle & Bart 2023:382, Fig. 6 [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 111 (no. 3); ref. 40337] Niger River, north of Faranah, on road N29, Guinea, 10.28382°N, 10.76925°W. Holotype: TU 203552. Paratypes: AMNH, AUM, CUMV, FLMNH, TU, USNM. Plus additional non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis frodobagginsi Schmidt, Friel, Bart & Pezold 2023. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis frodobagginsi Schmidt, Friel, Bart & Pezold 2023. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West Africa: Niger River basin, Guinea. Habitat: freshwater.

harbinger, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] 1989:175, Fig. 13 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 46 (no. 6); ref. 13302] Lokunje River near Bipindi, Cameroon, western Africa, 3.074504°N, 10.403839°W. Holotype: CAS 60811. Paratypes: CAS-SU 47469 (9). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis harbinger Roberts 1989 -- (Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:709 [ref. 30032], Schmidt & Barrientos 2019:517 [ref. 36897]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis harbinger Roberts 1989. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western central Africa: Lokunje [Lokoundje] River basin, Cameroon. Habitat: freshwater.

igamba, Chiloglanis Friel [J. P.] & Vigliotta [T. R.] 2011:4, Figs. 1A, 3 [Zootaxa No. 3063; ref. 31569] Kigoma Region, Malagarasi River at Lower Igamba Falls, 5.1802°S, 30.503°E, Tanzania. Holotype: CUMV 90576. Paratypes: AMNH 251401 (40); CUMV 94005 (51, 2 c&s), 95220 (41); MRAC 2010-006-P-1-1 (5); SAIAB 87163 (5). Plus many non-type specimens. •Valid as Chiloglanis igamba Friel & Vigliotta 2011 -- (Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis igamba Friel & Vigliotta 2011. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Africa: lower Malagarasi River drainage, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

kabaensis, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Friel [J. P.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:310, Fig. 4 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Mongo River, east of Marela, on N2, Kaba River (Little Scarcies) drainage, Guinea, 10.17023°N, 11.39935°W, Holotype: TU 203560. Paratypes: AMNH, MNHN, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis kabaensis Schmidt & Friel 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kabaensis Schmidt & Friel 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper reaches of the Kiaba River drainage, Guinea (and possibly Sierra Leone), West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

kalambo, Chiloglanis Seegers [L.] 1996:377, Figs. 279-281 [Annales, Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Série in 8o, Sciences Zoologiques v. 278; ref. 23725] Kanyele River, southeastern affluent of upper Kalambo River, on road from Sumbawanga to Mbala, western Tanzania, 8°25'S, 31°30'E. Holotype: MRAC 94-34-P-1079. Paratypes: MRAC 94-34-P-1080 (1), -1081-1084 (4); ZMH 8596 (5). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis kalambo Seegers 1996 -- (Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569], Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kalambo Seegers 1996. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper Kalambo River basin, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

kazumbei, Chiloglanis Friel [J. P.] & Vigliotta [T. R.] 2011:9, Figs. 1B, 4 [Zootaxa No. 3063; ref. 31569] Kigoma Region, Malagarasi River at rapids, 6.4 km upriver from Ilagala barge crossing, 5.2013400°S, 29.9001400°E, Tanzania. Holotype: CUMV 95230. Paratypes: AMNH 251410 (20), CUMV 95231 (20, 1 c&s), MRAC 2010-006-P-6-10 (5), SAIAB 87164 (5). Plus many non-type specimens. •Valid as Chiloglanis kazumbei Friel & Vigliotta 2011 -- (Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738], Bigirimana et al. 2024:36 [ref. 41336]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kazumbei Friel & Vigliotta 2011. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: East Africa: lower Malagarasi River and adjacent Luiche River drainages (Burundi and Tanzania). Habitat: freshwater.

kerioensis, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.], Bart [H. L., Jr.] & Nyingi [W. D.] 2015:47, Fig. 3 [Zootaxa 4044 (no. 1); ref. 34034] Barwessa River near Lake Kamnarok, upper Kerio River, Rift Valley Province, Kenya, 00.63505°N, 35.618126°E. Holotype: NMK FW/3959/1. Paratypes: NMK, TU. •Valid as Chiloglanis kerioensis Schmidt, Bart & Nyingi 2015. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kerioensis Schmidt, Bart & Nyingi 2015. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper Kerio River, Lake Turkana basin, Kenya. Habitat: freshwater.

kinsuka, Chiloglanis Vigliotta [T. R.], Friel [J. P.] & Stiassny [M. L. J.] 2025:3, Figs. 2, 3A, 4A, 6A [American Museum Novitates Nr. 4041; ref. 42408] Kinsuka Rapids, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Holotype: AMNH 283315 [ex AMNH 268960]. Paratypes: AMNH, CUMV. •Valid as Chiloglanis kinsuka Vigliotta, Friel & Stiassny 2025. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kinsuka Vigliotta, Friel & Stiassny 2025. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Central Africa: rapids areas downstream of Pool Malebo, lower Congo River drainage, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo. Habitat: freshwater.

kolente, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Bart [H. L., Jr.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:307, Fig. 3 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Santa River, near Morigbea on Kindia-Mamou Road, Kolenté River drainage, Guinea, 10.00333°N, 12.78046°W. Holotype: TU 203378. Paratypes: CU, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis kolente Schmidt & Bart 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis kolente Schmidt & Bart 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Kolenté River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

lamottei, Chiloglanis Daget [J.] 1948:38, Fig. 12 [Catalog. Inst. Franç. D'Afr. Noire No. 3; ref. 19832] Mt. Nimba, Zié, French Guinea, elevation 475-500 meters. Holotype (unique): MNHN 1949-0056. Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:34 [ref. 19575], Blanc 1961:271 [ref. 20870], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis lamottei Daget 1948 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:506 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2017:335 [ref. 35407]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis lamottei Daget 1948. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western Africa: Cavally River system, Ivory Coast, Eburneo ecoregion endemic. Habitat: freshwater.

loffabrevum, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Pezold [F. L.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:316, Fig. 6 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Loffa River, at Bongomadou, Loffa River drainage, Guinea, 8.48703°N, 9.45072°W. Holotype: TU 203492. Paratypes: AMNH, TU. •Valid as Chiloglanis loffabrevum Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis loffabrevum Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Loffa River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

longibarbis, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Friel [J. P.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:319, Fig. 7 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Masseni River, about 3 miles north of Konesseridou, Moa River drainage, Guinea, 8.7204°N, 9.52436°W. Holotype: TU 203507. Paratype: CU. •Valid as Chiloglanis longibarbis Schmidt & Friel 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis longibarbis Schmidt & Friel 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Moa River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

lufirae, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1976:97, Fig. [Poissons. Exploration du Parc National de l'Upemba, Mission G. F. de Witte. Fascicule 73; ref. 7385] Muye, Upemba National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype: MRAC 79-01-P-4728. Paratypes: IRSNB 719-720 (1, 1), MRAC 79-01-P-4729-4730 (2), 79-01-P-4731-32 (2), 79-01-P-4733-38 (6). Type catalog: Walschaerts 1987:16 [ref. 20755], Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155].. •Valid as Chiloglanis lufirae Poll 1976 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], De Vos et al. 2001:131 [ref. 26059] as aff. lugirae, Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:17 [ref. 31569], Kashindye et al. 2021:10 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis lufirae Poll 1976. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Lower Lufira River basin, Democratic Republic of Congo, central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

lukugae, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1944:7, Figs. 3-5 [Bulletin du Musée Royal d'Histoire Naturelle de Belgique v. 20 (no. 3); ref. 13181] Sange River, on road between Albertville and Kiambi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype: IRSNB 72. Paratypes: IRSNB 73 (1). Type catalog: Walschaerts 1987:16 [ref. 20755], Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •See Seegers 1996:211 [ref. 23725]. •Valid as Chiloglanis lukugae Poll 1944 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], De Vos et al. 2001:131 [ref. 26059] as aff, lukugae, Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:17 [ref. 31569], Kullander & Roberts 2012:361, 367, 369 [ref. 31751], Skelton 2019:235 [ref. 36564], Kiselkewa et al. 2020:[9] 708 [ref. 38315], Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis lukugae Poll 1944. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern-central Africa: Sange River drainage, Congo basin. Habitat: freshwater.

macropterus, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] & Stewart [D. J.] 1975:152, Fig. 1 [Revue de Zoologie Africaine v. 89 (no. 1); ref. 7459] Luongo River at ferry crossing, 53 kilometers south of Kawambwa, Zambia. Holotype: ROM 28035. Paratypes: (15) BMNH 1975.2.14.11-13 (3), MRAC 74-36-P-1-4 (4), ROM 30518 (11). Type catalog: Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis macropterus Poll & Stewart 1975 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis macropterus Poll & Stewart 1975. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Luongo and Kalungwishi River drainages, Zambia. Habitat: freshwater.

marlieri, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1952:226, Figs. 1-2 [Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines v. 46 (pts 3-4); ref. 12800] Ndakirwa River at Meshe, affluent of the Luhoho River, western Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype (unique): MRAC 91478. Type catalog: Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis marlieri Poll 1952 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Kiselkewa et al. 2020:[9] 708 [ref. 38315]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis marlieri Poll 1952. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Central Africa: Luhoho River basin (Democratic Republic of Congo). Habitat: freshwater.

mbozi, Chiloglanis Seegers [L.] 1996:224, Figs. 161-162 [Annales, Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Série in 8o, Sciences Zoologiques v. 278; ref. 23725] Hanseketwa River, an affluent of the Momba River, Mbeya Region, western Tanzania, 9°08'S, 32°52'E. Holotype: MRAC 94-34-P-927. Paratypes: MRAC 94-34-P-928-931 (4), ZMH 8590 (4). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis mbozi Seegers 1996 -- (Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis mbozi Seegers 1996. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Momba River basin, Lake Rukwa basin, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

micropogon, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1952:228, Figs. 3-4 [Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines v. 46 (pts 3-4); ref. 12800] Nzokwe River, of Ulindi River (Kabare Territory), western Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype: MRAC 91479. Paratypes: MRAC 91480-81 (2). Type catalog: Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155] •Synonym of Chiloglanis batesii Boulenger 1904 -- (Roberts 1989:169 [ref. 13302], Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:509 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:305 [ref. 29155]). •Valid as Chiloglanis micropogon Poll 1952 -- (Gosse 1986:110 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569], Schmidt et al. 2017:335 [ref. 35407] as sp. aff. micropogon, Skelton 2019:235 [ref. 36564], Kiselkewa et al. 2020:[9] 708 [ref. 38315], Munene et al. 2021:24 [ref. 39283], Abwe et al. 2023:31 [ref. 39992], Schmidt et al. 2023:387 [ref. 40337]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis micropogon Poll 1952. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern-central Africa: Congo River basin (Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola). Habitat: freshwater.

microps, Chiloglanis Matthes [H.] 1965:188, Figs. 3-4 [Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines v. 71 (nos 1-2); ref. 9228] Lukima River at Kiamakoto, Lufira, Upemba National Park, Congo. Holotype: MRAC 140908. Paratypes: IRSNB 721 (1); MRAC 140909 (1), 79-01-P-4726-4727 (2). Type catalog: Walschaerts 1987:16 [ref. 20755], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis microps Matthes 1965 -- (Gosse 1986:111 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155], Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738], Abwe et al. 2023:31 [ref. 39992]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis microps Matthes 1965. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern-central Africa: upper Congo River basin (Democratic Republic of Congo). Habitat: freshwater.

modjensis, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1904:332, Pl. 31 (fig. 3) [Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1903, v. 2 (pt 2) (art. 3); ref. 15110] Modjo River, Webi Shebeli basin, southern Ethiopia. Syntypes: (2) BMNH 1905.7.25.103 (1). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis modjensis Boulenger 1904 -- (Gosse 1986:111 [ref. 6194] but wrongly with a holotype, Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:306 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis modjensis Boulenger 1904. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Webi Shebeli basin, Ethiopia, northeastern Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

mongoensis, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Barrientos [C.] 2019:510, Fig. 4 [Zootaxa 4652 (no. 3); ref. 36897] Rio Mongo near Mosumu, Centro Sur, Equatorial Guinea, 1.72809°N, 10.08800°W, elevation 251 meters. Holotype: USNM 446973. Paratypes: MRAC, USNM. •Valid as Chiloglanis mongoensis Schmidt & Barrientos 2019. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis mongoensis Schmidt & Barrientos 2019. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Rio Mongo, Equatorial Guinea. Habitat: freshwater.

msirii, Chiloglanis Kashindye [B. B.], Manda [B. K.], Friel [J. P.], Chakona [A.] & Vreven [E. J.] 2021:5, Fig. 1 [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 31 (no. 1) IEF-1158; ref. 38738] Fungwe River, Village Kanonga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 9°15'31"S, 26°7'14"E, elevation 623 meters. Holotype: MRAC 2616-025-P-0326. Paratypes: AMNH, BMNH, MRAC, ZSM. Plus additional non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis msirii Kashindye, Manda, Friel, Chakona & Vreven 2021. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis msirii Kashindye, Manda, Friel, Chakona & Vreven 2021. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Africa: Fungwe, Mwanza and Lukuga River drainages, upper Lualaba River basin, Congo basin, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Habitat: freshwater.

neumanni, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1911:481, Fig. 359 [Catalogue of the fresh-water fishes of Africa v. 2; ref. 579] Upper Bubu River, Masailand, Africa. Lectotype: BMNH 1905.7.25.49. Paralectotypes: BMNH 1905.7.25.50-53 (4). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. Lectotype selected by Seegers 1996:214 [ref. 23725]. •Valid as Chiloglanis neumanni Boulenger 1911 -- (Gosse 1986:111 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:245 [ref. 24071], Seegers 1996:213 [ref. 23725], Skelton 2001:245 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:171 [ref. 31755], Mutizwa et al. 2024:82 [ref. 41001], Mutizwa et al. 2025:262 [ref. 42188]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis neumanni Boulenger 1911. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Eastern central Africa: Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

niger, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] 1989:173, Figs. 1f, 2f, 4e-f, 6f, 12 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 46 (no. 6); ref. 13302] Menchum River below waterfall near Befang, Bamenda highlands, Niger River basin, Cameroon, western Africa. Holotype: CAS 60809. Paratypes: CAS 60810 (7). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis niger Roberts 1989 -- (Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:510 [ref. 21590], Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:709 [ref. 30032], Schmidt et al. 2023:387 [ref. 40337]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis niger Roberts 1989. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West-central Africa: Niger River basin, Cameroon. Habitat: freshwater.

niloticus, Chiloglanis Boulenger [G. A.] 1900:522 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 6 (no. 36); ref. 554] Arko Island, Sudan. Syntypes: (several) BMNH 1907.12.2.1466-73 (8), MNHN 1907-0230 (1), MSNG 14420 (1). Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:33 [ref. 19575], Tortonese 1963:308 [ref. 10351], Ferraris 2007:00 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis niloticus Boulenger 1900 -- (Gosse 1986:111 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Neumann et al. 2016:306 [ref. 35036], Abdalla & Adam 2024:8 [ref. 42447]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis niloticus Boulenger 1900. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West Africa and Northeastern Africa; Nile and Niger River basins. Habitat: freshwater.

normani, Chiloglanis Pellegrin [J.] 1933:113, Fig. [Archiv für Hydrobiologie v. 26; ref. 3413] Danané, Ivory Coast. Syntypes: MNHN 1932-0301 (1); NMBA 4253 (1). Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:33 [ref. 19575], Kottelat & Sutter 1988:54 [ref. 13796], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis normani Pellegrin 1933 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Paugy et al. 1990:340 [ref. 26477], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:508 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2017:336 [ref. 35407]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis normani Pellegrin 1933. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Cavally River system, Ivory Coast, western Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

nzerekore, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Pezold [F. L.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:324, Fig. 9 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Loh River, at Gbegnema, St. Paul River drainage, Guinea, 8.7222°N, 8.43675°W. Holotype: AMNH 264624. Paratypes: MNHN, MRAC, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis nzerekore Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis nzerekore Schmidt & Pezold 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper St. Paul River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

occidentalis, Chiloglanis Pellegrin [J.] 1933:112, Fig. [Archiv für Hydrobiologie v. 26; ref. 3413] Ivory Coast. Syntypes: MNHN 1932-0300 (1) Man; NMBA 4252 (1) Douékoué. Type catalog: Bertin & Estève 1950:33 [ref. 19575], Kottelat & Sutter 1988:54 [ref. 13796], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155] •Valid as Chiloglanis occidentalis Pellegrin 1933 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Lévêque et al. 1989:120 [ref. 26480], Paugy et al. 1990:340 [ref. 26477], Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al.1992:507 [ref. 21590], Dankwa et al. 1999:37 [ref. 28023], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2017:336 [ref. 35407]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis occidentalis Pellegrin 1933. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Sassandra, Volta and Pra river systems, western Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

orthodontus, Chiloglanis Friel [J. P.] & Vigliotta [T. R.] 2011:13, Figs. 1C, 5 [Zootaxa No. 3063; ref. 31569] Kigoma Region, side channel of Malagarsu River around island, 5.2005000°S, 29.8987000°E, Tanzania. Holotype: CUMV 90567. Paratypes: AMNH 251411 (15); CUMV 90568 (1), 94006 (12), 95232 (15); MRAC 2010-006-P-11-12 (2); SAIAB 87165 (2). Plus non-type specimens. •Valid as Chiloglanis orthodontus Friel & Vigliotta 2011 -- (Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis orthodontus Friel & Vigliotta 2011. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Lower Malagarasi River, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

paratus, Chiloglanis Crass [R. S.] 1960:452, Fig. 4 (a-d) [Annals of the Natal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 11905] Concrete wall of Pongola River barrage, 27°23'S, 31°30'E, Natal, South Africa, elevation about 1000 feet. Holotype: AMG P1154 [ex NMP 1408, Natal Parks Bd. 193/1]. Paratypes: (19) (orig. Natal Parks Bd 193/1, 201/1-16, 131/1, and RU) AMG P886 (1), SAIAB [formerly RUSI] (1, not found). Type catalog: Skelton & Stuart 1987:185 [ref. 12628], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis paratus Crass 1960 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:245 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:245 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:173 [ref. 31755], Ntokoane et al. 2024:[9] 323 [ref. 42593]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis paratus Crass 1960. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe. IUCN (2017): Least Concern. Habitat: freshwater.

pezoldi, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Bart [H. L., Jr.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:320, Fig. 8 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Noulava River, near Zoboroma village, on N2 to Seradou, Loffa River drainage, Guinea, 8.39338°N, 9.34121°W. Holotype: TU 203497. Paratypes: AMNH, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis pezoldi Schmidt & Bart 2017. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis pezoldi Schmidt & Bart 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper Loffa River drainage, Guinea, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

pojeri, Chiloglanis Poll [M.] 1944:8, Figs. 6-8 [Bulletin du Musée Royal d'Histoire Naturelle de Belgique v. 20 (no. 3); ref. 13181] Mambwe, near Albertville [Kalemie], Democratic Republic of Congo. Holotype (unique): IRSNB 74. Type catalog: Walschaerts 1987:16 [ref. 20755], Derijst 1991:34 [ref. 21528], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis pojeri Poll 1944 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569], Kullander & Roberts 2012:361, 367 [ref. 31751], Kiselkewa et al. 2020:[9] 708 [ref. 38315]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis pojeri Poll 1944. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Central Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

polyodon, Chiloglanis Norman [J. R.] 1932:184, Fig. 3 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 10) v. 10 (no. 56); ref. 3222] Headwaters of Bagbwe River, Sierra Leone. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1932.5.18.64. Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis polyodon Norman 1932 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Paugy et al. 1990:340 [ref. 26477], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:506 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2017:335 [ref. 35407]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis polyodon Norman 1932. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Bagbwe River basin, Sierra Leone. Habitat: freshwater.

polypogon, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] 1989:168, Figs. 1b, 2b, 3c-d, 6a-b, 8 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 46 (no. 6); ref. 13302] High gradient stream along road from Mamfe to Bamenda, 88-94 kilometers southwest of Bamenda, Cross basin, Cameroon, western Africa. Holotype: CAS 60790. Paratypes: CAS 60791 (7 not 11), 60792-93 (11, 7); MNHN 1987-1623 (2); MRAC 76-32-P-2213-218 (3). Additional material: BMNH 1987.10.9.6-7 (2). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis polypogon Roberts 1989 -- (Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:506 [ref. 21590], Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:711 [ref. 30032]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis polypogon Roberts 1989. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western Africa: Cross River basin, Cameroon. Habitat: freshwater.

pretoriae, Chiloglanis van der Horst [C. J.] 1931:248, Fig. 2 [Annals of the Transvaal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 16340] Crocodile River, Pretoria District, Transvaal [now Gauteng], South Africa. Holotype (unique): SAIAB [formerly RUSI] [ex TMP] (? not transferred). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis pretoriae van der Horst 1931 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:245 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:246 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:174 [ref. 31755], Mutizwa et al. 2024:72 [ref. 41001], Ntokoane et al. 2024:[9] 323 [ref. 42593], Mutizwa et al. 2025:262 [ref. 42188], Woodford et al. 2025:[5] [ref. 42155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis pretoriae van der Horst 1931. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Limpopo River basin (Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe). IUCN (2017): Least Concern. Habitat: freshwater.

productus, Chiloglanis Ng [H. H.] & Bailey [R. M.] 2006:2, Figs. 1-3 [Occasional Papers of the Museum of Zoology University of Michigan No. 738; ref. 28512] Lunzua stream, 11.3 kilometers sse of Mpulungu, about 1 kilometer north of bridge on Mbala-Mpulungu road, 8°49'S, 31°10'E, Zambia. Holotype: UMMZ 199816. Paratypes: UMMZ 199817 (25, 1 c&s). •Valid as Chiloglanis productus Ng & Bailey 2006 -- (Ferraris 2007:443 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis productus Ng & Bailey 2006. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Lunzua River basin and Lufubu River, Lake Tanganyika drainage, Zambia. Habitat: freshwater.

pumilus, Chiloglanis van der Horst [C. J.] 1931:250, Fig. 4 [Annals of the Transvaal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 16340] Aapies River and Crocodile River, Pretoria District, Transvaal [now Gauteng], South Africa. Syntypes: SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 30011 [ex TMP 8655] (1), 30012 [ex TMP 8656] (1). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Synonym of Chiloglanis pretoriae van der Horst 1931 -- (Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Synonym of Chiloglanis pretoriae van der Horst 1931. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Habitat: freshwater.

reticulatus, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] 1989:165, Figs. 1a, 2a, 3a-b, 5, 7 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 46 (no. 6); ref. 13302] A small stream 2-3 kilometers west of Yokadouma, Mwamedjwel River, Congo River basin, Cameroon, western Africa. Holotype: CAS 60786. Paratypes: CAS 60787-89 (1, 10 now 9, 43 now 39), MNHN [ex CAS 60789] (2), CAS-SU 47471 (1). Additional material: BMNH 1987.10.9.4-5 (2). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis reticulatus Roberts 1989 -- (Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis reticulatus Roberts 1989. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Congo River basin: Cameroon and Congo. Habitat: freshwater.

rukwaensis, Chiloglanis Seegers [L.] 1996:227, Figs. 163-164 [Annales, Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Série in 8o, Sciences Zoologiques v. 278; ref. 23725] Chiwanda River, Momba drainage, 32 kilometers northwest of Tunduma near Chiwanda, Mbeya Region, western Tanzania, 9°10'S, 32°33'E. Holotype: MRAC 94-34-P-932. Paratypes: BMNH 1996.2.21.46-49 (4), MRAC 94-34-P-933-937 (4), ZMA 109787 (3), ZMB 32612 (4), ZMH 8591 (6). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis rukwaensis Seegers 1996 -- (Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis rukwaensis Seegers 1996. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Chiwanda River, Momba drainage, Lake Rukwa basin, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

ruziziensis, Chiloglanis De Vos [L. D. G.] 1993:162, Figs. 6-7 [Journal of African Zoology v. 107 (no. 2); ref. 21564] Nyakabuye, River Rubyiro, Ruzizi basin, near its junction with River Ntandwe, Rwanda, 2°34'S, 29°02'E. Holotype: MRAC 87-05-P-264. Paratypes: MRAC 91301-02 (2), 91328 (1), 86-38-P-139-140 (2), 87-05-P-254-262 (9). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis ruziziensis De Vos 1993 -- (Seegers 1996:215 [ref. 23725], Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:18 [ref. 31569], Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis ruziziensis De Vos 1993. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Ruzizi River basin, Lake Tanganyika drainage, eastern Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

sanagaensis, Chiloglanis Roberts [T. R.] 1989:169, Figs. 1c, 2c, 3 (e-f), 6 (c-d), 9 [Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 46 (no. 6); ref. 13302] Lower 1-2 kilometers of Nchit River where it flows into Mbam River, Sanaga River basin, Cameroon, western Africa. Holotype: CAS 60794. Paratypes: CAS 60795 (25); MNHN 1987-1609 (2), 1988-1164 (11), 1988-1165 (now 2); USNM 301202 [ex MNHN 1988-1165] (2 of 12); MRAC [ex MNHN 1988-1165] (2); ZSM 26829 [ex MNHN 1988-1165] (3); Geneve [ex MNHN 1988-1165] (3) . Additional material: BMNH 1987.10.9.8-9 (2) Type catalog: Ferraris & Vari 1992:32 [ref. 19771], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Neumann 2011:268 [ref. 31652]. •Valid as Chiloglanis sanagaensis Roberts 1989 -- (Burgess & Finley 1996:166 [ref. 22901], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Fermon et al. 2007:713 [ref. 30032]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis sanagaensis Roberts 1989. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western Africa: Sanaga River basin, Cameroon. Habitat: freshwater.

sardinhai, Chiloglanis Ladiges [W.] & Voelker [J.] 1961:139 [Mitteilungen aus dem Hamburgischen Zoologischen Museum und Institut v. 59; ref. 6046] Mujije, tributary of Longa [Cuanza-Sul], Angola. Holotype: ZMH H1317. Paratypes: ZMH H1318 (2). Type catalog: Wilkens 1977:159 [ref. 22013], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis sardinhai Ladiges & Voelker 1961 -- (Gosse 1986:113 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Skelton 2019:235 [ref. 36564]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis sardinhai Ladiges & Voelker 1961. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southwestern Africa: Longa River basin (Angola). Habitat: freshwater.

somereni, Chiloglanis Whitehead [P. J. P.] 1958:199, Figs. 2-3 [Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 13) v. 1 (no. 3); ref. 12123] Waroya River, Nyanza Province, Kenya, 0°10'N, 34°30'E. Holotype: BMNH 1958.7.18.1. Paratypes: BMNH 1958.7.18.2-4 (3). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis somereni Whitehead 1958 -- (Gosse 1986:113 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Seegers 1996:220 [ref. 23725], Seegers et al. 2003:39 [ref. 28087], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Schmidt et al. 2015:60 [ref. 34034]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis somereni Whitehead 1958. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western flowing rivers of Kenya into Lake Victoria, eastern Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

swierstrai, Chiloglanis van der Horst [C. J.] 1931:249, Fig. 3 [Annals of the Transvaal Museum v. 14 (pt 3); ref. 16340] Crocodile River, Pretoria District, Transvaal [now Gauteng], South Africa. Holotype (unique): SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 30013 [ex TMP 8657]. Non-types: SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 21805 [ex NPB] (5). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis swierstrai van der Horst 1931 -- (Gosse 1986:113 [ref. 6194], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Skelton 1993:247 [ref. 24071], Skelton 2001:247 [ref. 27406], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Marshall 2011:174 [ref. 31755], Kashindye et al. 2021:12 [ref. 38738], Mutizwa et al. 2024:72 [ref. 41001], Woodford et al. 2025:[5] [ref. 42155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis swierstrai van der Horst 1931. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Southern Africa: Limpopo River basin (Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa). IUCN (2017): Least Concern. Habitat: freshwater.

trilobatus, Chiloglanis Seegers [L.] 1996:230, Figs. 165-167 [Annales, Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Série in 8o, Sciences Zoologiques v. 278; ref. 23725] Piti River, an affluent of the Rungwa River, eastern Lake Rukwa drainage, Mbeya Region, western Tanzania, 7°27'S, 33°25'E. Holotype: MRAC 94-34-P-938. Paratypes: MRAC 94-34-P-939-947 (9), -948 (1), -949 (1), -950-955 (6), -956-1002 (47), -1003-1049 (47), -1050-1077 (28); SAIAB [formerly RUSI] 50336 (10); ZMA 190788 (25); ZMB 32613-14 (20, 10); ZMH 8592-95 (22, 10, 10, 1). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis trilobatus Seegers 1996 -- (Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155], Friel & Vigliotta 2011:19 [ref. 31569]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis trilobatus Seegers 1996. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Rungwizi River basin, Lake Rukwa basin, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

tweddlei, Chiloglanis Schmidt [R. C.] & Friel [J. P.] in Schmidt, Bart, Pezold & Friel 2017:328, Fig. 10 [Copeia v. 105 (no. 2); ref. 35407] Gba River, Nimba County, St. John River drainage, Liberia, 7.574°N, 8.662278°W. Holotype: SAIAB 188628. Paratypes: SAIAB, TU. Plus non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis tweddlei Schmidt & Friel 2017 -- (Schmidt et al. 2023:387 [ref. 40337]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis tweddlei Schmidt & Friel 2017. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: West Africa: St. John River drainage, Liberia and Guinea. Habitat: freshwater.

voltae, Chiloglanis Daget [J.] & Stauch [A.] 1963:99, Fig. 4 [Mémoires de l'Institut français d'Afrique Noire No. 68; ref. 4596] Bougouri Ba at bridge of Nabéré, Bénoué basin, Cameroon. Holotype: MNHN 1962-1280. Paratypes: MNHN 1961-0591 to 0593 (?, 22, ?). Type catalog: Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]. •Valid as Chiloglanis voltae Daget & Stauch 1963 -- (Gosse 1986:113 [ref. 6194], Roberts 1989:165 [ref. 13302], Burgess 1989:198 [ref. 12860], Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:504 [ref. 21590], Dankwa et al. 1999:37 [ref. 28023], Ferraris 2007:308 [ref. 29155]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis voltae Daget & Stauch 1963. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Western Africa: Volta and upper Bénoué River system, Volta ecoregion endemic. Habitat: freshwater.

wagenia, Chiloglanis Vigliotta [T. R.], Friel [J. P.] & Stiassny [M. L. J.] 2025:8, Figs. 3B, 4B, 5, 6B [American Museum Novitates Nr. 4041; ref. 42408] Lualaba River at main portion of Wagenia Falls, Orientale, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 0.49413°, 25.20701°. Holotype: CUMV 95972. Paratypes: AMNH, CUMV. Plus additional non-type material. •Valid as Chiloglanis wagenia Vigliotta, Friel & Stiassny 2025. Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis wagenia Vigliotta, Friel & Stiassny 2025. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Central Africa: rapids of Wagenia Falls, Lualaba River drainage, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Habitat: freshwater.

waterloti, Chiloglanis niloticus Daget [J.] 1954:304, Fig. 115 [Mémoires de l'Institut français d'Afrique Noire No. 36; ref. 11989] Banamanan, upper Niger, Guinea. Syntypes: MNHN 1935-0224 (1), 1960-0472 (5), 1960-0473 (29), 1960-0474 (18); 3 dissected are missing. Type catalog: Blanc 1961:271 [ref. 20870], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]. •Synonym of Chiloglanis occidentalis Pellegrin 1933 -- (Gosse 1986:112 [ref. 6194], Lévêque et al. 1989:120 [ref. 26480], Paugy et al. 1990:340 [ref. 26477], Lévèque et al. 1991:143 [ref. 31367], Roberts in Lévêque et al. 1992:507 [ref. 21590], Ferraris 2007:307 [ref. 29155]). •Valid as Chiloglanis waterloti Daget 1954 -- (Schmidt et al. 2017:331 [ref. 35407]). Current status: Valid as Chiloglanis waterloti Daget 1954. Mochokidae: Chiloglanidinae. Distribution: Upper reaches of the Senegal and Niger river drainages, West Africa. Habitat: freshwater.


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