Lowveld suckermouth
📖 Overview
Prefers sandy stretches of flowing rivers where it lives over sandbanks, burying itself in the sand . It feeds on small invertebrates . Breeds in summer . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 14. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lowveld suckermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Assumed to be the same as C. pretoriae. Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°S - 27°S South Africa and Zimbabwe (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lowveld suckermouth.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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