| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Chiloglanidinae |
| Max. size: |
5.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.3 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the from Rusizi River basin (Ref. 27627). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 6-10; Vertebrae: 32-33 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in fast-flowing streams (Ref. 27627). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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