Rock-catfish (Austroglanis sclateri)

Scientific name: Austroglanis sclateri Boulenger, 1901

Rock-catfish (Austroglanis sclateri)

The Rock-catfish (Austroglanis sclateri) is a freshwater fish of the family Austroglanididae. Native range: Africa, Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Austroglanis sclateri
Family
Austroglanididae (Austroglanids)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Africa: Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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