Freshwater
Shortspine suckermouth
Chiloglanis pretoriae
Mochokidae, Chiloglanidinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 6.5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 11 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Found in shallow rocky reaches, riffles and rapids of permanent rivers; has a wider altitudinal range than most species, common where it occurs. It feeds on aquatic insects such as mayfly nymphs and caddis fly and blackfly larvae. Breeds during summer, laying eggs between rocks and in gravel. Oviparous. Is a useful indicator species in river conservation studies.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Chiloglanis pumilus
In other languages
- Limpopo rock catlet, Shortspine Catlet, Shortspine rock catlet
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