Lowveld suckermouth

Chiloglanis swierstrai

Mochokid Fish Reaching Seven Centimeters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Lowveld suckermouth is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Chiloglanis
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: lowveld and warmer reaches of the Limpopo, Pongola and Incomati River systems in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe (Ref. 6376 , 7248 , 52193 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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