| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Congo River basin, especially middle Congo River basin including Kasai drainage (Ref. 78218). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs among leaf litter in shallow streams, as well as along the bank of watercourses. Stomach content analysis revealed a quantity of sand, decayed plant remains, crustaceans, insect larvae, and the remains of terrestrial insects (Ref. 78218). |
| 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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