| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
| Max. size: |
3.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 25 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Nile and Chad basins (Ref. 3202, 57223). Report from the upper Benue (Niger basin) (Ref. 57223) needs confirmation. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Anal spines: -0. Diagnosis: body short and robust, its depth 4.2-5.2 times in standard length; head as long as broad, dorsal surface rough; maxillary barbels non-membranous and unbranched, up to 2 times longer than head; mandibular barbels with short, simple ramifications; humeral process long and pointed; 1st dorsal-fin spine smooth on anterior and posterior margins; 2nd dorsal fin with 10-14 rays; pectoral-fin spines more strongly denticulate on inner than on outer margin; caudal fin deeply forked, with upper lobe slightly longer than lower (Ref. 57223).
Coloration: general colour pattern similar to that of M. niloticus, but there seem to be fewer dots on dorsal fins (Ref. 57223). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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