Lophiobagrus brevispinis Bailey & Stewart, 1984
Lophiobagrus brevispinis
photo by FAO

Family:  Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae
Max. size:  5.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Tanganyika.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found mostly among rocks. Of no value as food fish (Ref 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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