| Family: |
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae |
| Max. size: |
16.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: known from the Akagera River system in Rwanda (Ref. 40373, 46152) and Burundi (Ref. 40373, 98755). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthic species; inhabits rivers; omnivore (Ref. 80296). Main component of diet is insect larvae, followed by molluscs (Ref. 78218). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 December 2015 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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