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: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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