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The Sanaga suckermouth catfish (Chiloglanis sanagaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Sanaga suckermouth catfish is a tiny African catfish of the squeaker family (Mochokidae) from the Sanaga drainage in Cameroon. The species grows to only about 4 cm and has a flattened body with a downward-facing, sucker-like oral disc with fringed lips and barbels. With it it clings to stones in fast-flowing water and scrapes off algae and growth. It inhabits rapids and fast-flowing parts of rivers. As a bottom scraper it feeds on algae, periphyton and small invertebrates. Owing to its small size the species has no fishery value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sanaga suckermouth catfish?
The Sanaga suckermouth catfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Sucker-like oral disc with fringed lips to attach to stones in rapids.
Where does the Sanaga suckermouth catfish live?
The Sanaga suckermouth catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Cameroon; rapids of the Sanaga river basin.
How big does the Sanaga suckermouth catfish get?
The Sanaga suckermouth catfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Sanaga suckermouth catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Sanaga suckermouth catfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Sanaga suckermouth catfish edible?
The Sanaga suckermouth catfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Chiloglanis
More from the family Mochokidae
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