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Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes) > Chiloglanidinae
Etymology: Chiloglanis: Greek, cheilos = lip + Greek, glanis = a fish that can eat the bait without touching the hook; a cat fish (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15; potamodromous (Ref. 51243). Tropical; 20°C - 24°C (Ref. 2060); 19°S - 28°S
Africa: Pongolo, Incomati and Limpopo rivers (Ref. 7248, 52193).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 8.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 52193)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
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).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Gosse, J.-P., 1986. Mochokidae. p. 105-152. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels, MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 3202)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Aquarium: potential
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