Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
Max. size: |
20.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 5 - 15 |
Distribution: |
Africa: middle and upper Congo River basin (Ref. 78218, 82238) including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Kasai and Ubangi, but not in the central basin, High Katanga and Luapula-Mweru (Ref. 82238). |
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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