Amphilius uranoscopus (Pfeffer, 1889)

Stargazer mountain catfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Amphiliidae \| Amphiliinae
Synonyms	Anoplopterus uranoscopus, Pimelodus uranoscopus, Amphilius brevidorsalis, ... more
Common names	Tshithovhe, 胆星平鳍觥, Gewone bergbaber, ... more

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Main reference

Skelton, P.H. 1993. (Ref. 7248)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 19.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 52331)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 25°C (Ref. 2059); 0°S - 30°S

Africa: Widespread in central and east Africa. Known from the Tana River, Kenya to Pongolo River, Natal. Also known from the Okavango, Zambezi systems, and east coast rivers south to the Mkuze system in northern Natal (Ref. 7248)
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Prefers clear, flowing water in rocky habitats. Feeds on stream insects and other small organisms off rock surfaces. Breeds in summer. Juveniles are easily mistaken for tadpoles. Preyed upon by trout and probably eels (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of potential interest; aquarium: potential


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec < 10,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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