Phongolo suckermouth
📖 Overview
Found in shallow rocky runs and riffles of clear rivers, at an altitude of 900-1200 m above sea level, and depths from 0.2 to 0.4 m . It feeds on invertebrates such as mayfly nymphs and caddis fly, blackfly or midge larvae grazed from rocks . Oviparous . Breeds in summer . Distribution in southern Africa is restricted and may be threatened by alteration of its habitat , by water extraction, river regulation and sedimentation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 1. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phongolo suckermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding . Is likely to be an interstitial gravel spawner .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 15°S - 27°S South Africa and Swaziland (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates such as mayfly nymphs and caddis fly, blackfly or midge larvae grazed from rocks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Phongolo suckermouth.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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