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Hippocampus Bildarchiv (1) Brian Gratwicke (1) SAIAB (3)

Several undetermined Chiloglanis populations from East and Central as well as South Africa have been assigned to this species, although it is only inadequately known. Habitat: Common in the cool waters of mountain streams. This genus is the African equivalent of the sucker mouth catfishes of South America and has a sucking disc that helps them to cling on to rocks in fast flowing rivers. Not an easy genus to identify to species. Aquarium Care: Good oxygenated water from a power filter. Sand or gravel substrate with smooth rocks or pebbles. Their dorsal and pectoral fins are sharp and can cause wounds if not handled carefully. Sexual Differences: usually in the form of a different shaped caudal fin. Diet: Feeds on the biocover of rocks and grazes on algae. In the aquarium feed algae, fly larvae foods, bloodworm, and flake food.

Neumann's suckermouth

Chiloglanis deckenii

Mochokidae

Africa: Limpopo River system, Cunene, Kafue, Zambezi, Kiavango, and upper Congo Rivers, Lakes Malawi and Kariba. Type locality: Upper Bubu River, Masailand.

7.5cm. (3ins)

20-26°C (67-79°F)

6.5-7.2.

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