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The Mandeville's glass catfish (Pareutropius mandevillei) is a freshwater fish of the family Schilbeidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Mandeville's glass catfish is a small African catfish of the family Schilbeidae from Central Africa. The species grows to about 6.5 cm and has a slender, laterally compressed, partly translucent body with barbels, an adipose fin and a deeply forked tail. It lives in schools in the open water column of rivers and creeks, constantly on the move. As an omnivore it feeds at least partly on insects and their larvae, supplemented with small zooplankton. It is a peaceful, active schooling fish. Owing to its small size the species is of limited fishery value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mandeville's glass catfish?
The Mandeville's glass catfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, partly translucent body; peaceful, constantly moving small open-water schooling catfish.
Where does the Mandeville's glass catfish live?
The Mandeville's glass catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Central Africa; open water column of rivers and creeks.
How big does the Mandeville's glass catfish get?
The Mandeville's glass catfish grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Mandeville's glass catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Mandeville's glass catfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Mandeville's glass catfish edible?
The Mandeville's glass catfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pareutropius
More from the family Schilbeidae
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