| Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
| 9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 4 - 15, |
| Africa: middle Congo River basin, including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the Kasai drainage (Ref. 78218, 82238). |
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| Forms large schools in pools, rivers and smaller streams with muddy bottoms or among vegetation near the shore; prefers to swim upside-down and will feed in this position (Ref. 6868). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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