Neumann's suckermouth (Chiloglanis neumanni)

Scientific name: Chiloglanis neumanni Boulenger, 1911

The Neumann's suckermouth (Chiloglanis neumanni) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–26°C (68–79°F).

Neumann's suckermouth care at a glance

Common in the cool waters of mountain streams. Feeds on the biocover of rocks and grazes on algae. Oviparous.

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Scientific name: Chiloglanis neumanni
Family: Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Limpopo River system, Cunene, Kafue, Zambezi (above and below Victoria Falls), Okavango, Upper Congo River basin in Zambia, Lake Malawi and Lake Kariba. Also known from the Pungwe and Buzi systems and east coast rivers in Tanzania. Several undetermined Chiloglanis populations from East and Central as well as South Africa have been assigned to this species, although it is only inadequately known.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)