Chiloglanis deckenii Peters, 1868
Pangani suckermouth
photo by FAO

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Chiloglanidinae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15
Distribution:  Africa: Pangani River basin in Kenya and Tanzania (Ref. 105400).
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 33-34
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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