Lophiobagrus asperispinis Bailey & Stewart, 1984
Lophiobagrus asperispinis
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 9 - 20 m,
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, appears to be restricted to the northern part of the lake (Ref. 75075, 78218).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Holotype collected at depth of 9-20m (Ref. 93972). May represent a deep-water specialist (Ref. 75075, 78218, 93972) of the benthic or sublittoral region (Ref. 75075). Found mostly among rocks; of no food value (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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