| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
55 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Congo River basin (Ref. 78218, 82238) except the Zambian Congo (Ref. 78218) and the central forest, but including Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) and the drainages of the Kasai and Ubangi (Ref. 82238). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Often sold as 'angel cats' (Ref. 4537). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(Ref. 96402)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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