Stargazer mountain catfish
📖 Overview
Prefers clear, flowing water in rocky habitats . It 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 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stargazer mountain catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C ; 0°S - 30°S Central and East Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
stream insects and other small organisms off rock surfaces (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Common Mountain Catfish · Mountain Catfish · Stargazer Mountain Catfish · Stargazer Mountain Catlet |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 118 records indexed .
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