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Chiloglanis bifurcus Jubb & Le Roux, 1969

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Increasing extraction and regulation of river water as well as pollution threaten this species. Habitat: Occurs in rocky rapids and cascades in altitudes of 900-1,200 m. Prefers deeper waters (30-60 cm) over cobbles. Reproduction: Oviparous. Distinct pairing during breeding. Hides eggs in gravel. Breeds during summer and is a partial spawner. Aquarium Care: Good oxygenated water from a power filter. Sand or gravel substrate with smooth rocks or pebbles. Their dorsal and pectoral fins are sharp and can cause wounds if not handled carefully. Sexual Differences: Usually in the form of a different shaped caudal fin. Diet: Feeds on benthic invertebrates such as mayfly and caddis fly nymphs, blackfly and midge larvae and small snails. In the aquarium feed algae foods, fly larvae foods, bloodworm, and flake food. Remarks: The distribution range of Chiloglanis bifurcus is entirely within privately owned land without any formal conservation protection. The two remaining subpopulations need to be given priority for conservation efforts as this species is critically endangered (IUCN 2017).

Common Name:

Incomati suckermouth

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Crocodile-Incomati basin. Type locality: Crocodile River, Incomati River system, Montrose Farm, Nelspruit District, Southern Africa.

Size:

7.0cm. (2¾ins)

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2017. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 10/2017 ).
Roux, F. & Hoffman, A. 2017. Chiloglanis bifurcus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017.
Skelton, P.H., 1993. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p.
www.iNaturalist 2018.

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Chiloglanis bifurcus

Chiloglanis bifurcus
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