Someren's suckermouth (Chiloglanis somereni)

Scientific name: Chiloglanis somereni Whitehead, 1958

The Someren's suckermouth (Chiloglanis somereni) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: Africa, westward flowing Kenya rivers affluent to Lake Victoria.

Someren's suckermouth care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Chiloglanis somereni
Family: Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: westward flowing Kenya rivers affluent to Lake Victoria.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)