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Rock-catfish (Austroglanis sclateri) fish species information

Scientific Name
Austroglanis sclateri

Common Name
Rock-catfish

Biology
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.

Classification

Classified By
Boulenger, 1901
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Austroglanids (Austroglanididae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.
Range
25°S - 31°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.37 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
30.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Least Concern (LC)