| Family: |
Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; depth range - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Tanganyika. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits inshore waters to 20 m depth. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are incubated in the mouth of both parents (Ref. 47642). No value as food (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (120744)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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