Description
Also known as African Catfish, African Suckermouth Catfish.
Found during the day, in standing and running waters, over rocky shores, of rivers.
They feed nocturnally on algae, crustaceans, fish eggs, insect larvae, molluscs, and sponges.
Length - 5.7cm
Depth - ?m
Africa - Sassandra and Voltra rivers, Ghana
Catfish have venomous spines in the fins which can inflict painful wounds. These fish also omit a squeaking sound, hence the name. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Chiloglanis-occidentalis
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