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Chiloglanis pretoriae Van Der Horst, 1931

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Christian Fry (1) Russell Brian Tate (3)

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Habitat: Found in shallow rocky reaches, riffles and rapids of permanent rivers. Has a wider altitudinal range than most species, common where it occurs. Reproduction: Breeds during summer, laying eggs between rocks and in gravel. Oviparous. Is a useful indicator species in river conservation studies. 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. Diet: Feeds on aquatic insects such as mayfly nymphs and caddis fly and blackfly larvae. In the aquarium, algae, fly larvae foods, bloodworm, flake food. Etymology: pretoriae - a reference to Pretoria in South Africa.

Common Name:

Shortspine Rock Catlet

Synonyms:

Chiloglanis pumilus

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Incomati, Limpopo, middle and lower Zambezi, Pungwe and Busi basins, southern Africa. Type locality: Crocodile River, Pretoria District, Transvaal.

Size:

6.5cm. (2½ins)

Temp:

20-25°C (67-77°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. 2018. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 06/2018 ).
Skelton, P.H., 1993. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p.

Family: Mochokidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails

Chiloglanis pretoriae

Chiloglanis pretoriae
Dorsal view-Steelpoort River, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Chiloglanis pretoriae
Mouth view-Steelpoort River, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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