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Chiloglanis congicus Boulenger, 1920

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Habitat: Chiloglanis congicus is known from Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and the Wagenia falls (Stanley Falls). Additional recent records from the Lower Congo have been confirmed. It is a benthopelagic species, adapted to rapids. Colouration: Grey/brown with lighter and indistinctly defined spots, above all in front of and behind the adipose fin. The lower head and belly are whitish. The caudal fin exibits a vertical dark grey stripe (Seegers, L., 2008). Aquarium Care: Good oxygenated water from a power filter. Sand or gravel substrate with smooth rocks or pebbles. Their dorsal and pectoral fins are sharp and can cause wounds if not handled carefully. Reproduction: It is oviparous has a distinct pairing during breeding (Breder and Rosen 1966). Diet: Mouth and dentition suggest that it is a bottom feeder and algal grazer. In the aquarium feed algae, fly larvae foods, bloodworm, and flake food. Etymology: congicus - from the Congo. Remarks: The species is widespread or without major threats throughout the Central Africa assessment region and is assessed as Least Concern (IUCN 2010. Needs updating).

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

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Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Stanley Falls, Stanley Pool, Congo River basin. Type locality: Stanley-Falls, Congo Belge.

Size:

7.5cm. (3ins) TL

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2023. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 07/2023 ).
Gosse, J.-P., 1986. Mochokidae. p. 105-152. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels, MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 2.
Moelants, T. 2010. Chiloglanis congicus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010.
Seegers, L. 2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p.

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Chiloglanis congicus

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