Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
17.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15 |
Africa: middle Congo River basin, including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the Kasai drainage (Ref. 78218, 82238). Also reported from Makaka (Kouilou-Niari basin), Republic of Congo (Ref. 82238). |
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Its electric organ is located dorsally and consists of modified striated muscle (Ref. 10011). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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