Lophiobagrus aquilus Bailey & Stewart, 1984 |
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FAO |
Family: | Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater, | |||
Distribution: | Africa: only known from the type locality (Lake Tanganyika). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Concealed mostly among rocks during daytime. Nocturnal habits prevail (Ref. 45232). Of no food value (Ref. 4967). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |