Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes), subfamily: Claroteinae |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
Africa: lower Congo River, usually in rapids (Ref. 42510), and in the lower reaches of the Middle Congo River, just upstream of Pool Malebo (Ref. 104438). |
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Feeds mainly on snails, which it swallows whole (Ref. 6868). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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