| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
| Max. size: |
19.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 4 - 25 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: middle Congo River basin (Ref. 78218, 82238), including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai (Ref. 82238). Also reported from the Maiko-Loboya (lower Lualaba tributary) in the upper Congo River basin (Ref. 106245). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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