| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Chiloglanidinae |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Pongolo, Incomati and Limpopo rivers (Ref. 7248, 52193). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Description: Body robust (Ref. 52193). Head depressed; maxillary barbels moderate, mandibular barbels very short; teeth closely spaced, up to 12 (Ref. 52193). Dorsal fin with 1 spine and 5-6 soft rays; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays; the serrated or barbed spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins are hallmarks of this species; caudal fin forked (Ref. 52193). Colouration: Skin rough, with small white warts; dark brown with black shadows; caudal fin with splayed dark brown bands on either lobe (Ref. 52193). |
| Biology: |
Prefers rocky riffles and rapids but may be found in rocky pools or intermittent streams during low water conditions; migrates into seasonal streams, climbing damp barriers by clinging with the mouth (Ref. 7248, 52193). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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