Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 25 |
Distribution: |
Africa: only known from the type locality "Eala, Ruki River" (Ref. 3202) in the middle Congo River basin (Ref. 82238) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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