Rock-catfish

Rock-catfish

Rock-catfish

Species of fish

The rock-catfish, Austroglanis sclateri, is a species of catfish in the family Austroglanididae. This freshwater fish is endemic to the Vaal River in South Africa. It is also found in Lesotho and Namibia.

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Distribution

Africa:Endemic to the Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.

Size

Length: 300mm Weight: +-1KG

Behavior

Occurs in rocky habitats in flowing water, favoring rapids. Feeds on invertebrates, especially insects, taken from rock surfaces; larger specimens also take small fish. Rarely caught by anglers

References

  1. [1]
    Impson, D. (2017). "Austroglanis sclateri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T2428A99449172. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T2428A99449172.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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