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Chiloglanis anoterus Crass, 1960

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The common name of the "Pennant-tailed suckermouth" pertains to the shape of the males caudal fin while the females are forked. Habitat: Found in upper catchments in fast flows of rocky habitats. Typically in the fastest and often shallowest riffles. A few populations in Mpumalanga are known from low-veld sections of the Sabie and Incomati Rivers. 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. Sexual Differences: Usually in the form of a different shaped caudal fin. 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: The specific name anoterus: anóteros, higher, occurring at higher altitudes than other Natal species of Chiloglanis.

Common Name:

Pennant-tailed suckermouth

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Endemic to the escarpment streams of the Pongolo and Incomati River systems. Type locality: Upper Pivaan River (Pongola River system), altitude 4600 ft. (30º28'E, 27º30'S), Natal.

Size:

9.0cm. (3½ins)

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

IUCN Red List

Widespread across three large river systems in South Africa and Swaziland. It is known from an extent of occurrence of 40,102 km² and an area of occupancy of 460 km² and from more than 10 locations, within South Africa and Swaziland. It is experiencing threats however it is still abundant in suitable habitats, it is thus assessed as Least Concern (IUCN 2018).

Reference:

Bills, R. & Chakona, A. 2018. Chiloglanis anoterus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018.
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. 2017. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 02/2017 ).
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.
Seegers, L. 2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p.
The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.

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Chiloglanis anoterus
Male

Chiloglanis anoterus
Male-S3, Kruger National Park, in Sabie River, KNP

Chiloglanis anoterus
Male-Sabie River, South Africa

Chiloglanis anoterus
Head view-from the Phongolo River system

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