Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
Max. size: |
29.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 128.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: (upper) Zambezi River and Okavango system (Ref. 7248, 120641). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rocky rapids of large rivers (Ref. 7248, 78218). Known to feed on fish (Ref. 7248). Adults feed on fish while juveniles probably feed on small invertebrates (Ref. 78218). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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