Zambezi grunter (Parauchenoglanis ngamensis)

Scientific name: Parauchenoglanis ngamensis Boulenger, 1911

The Zambezi grunter (Parauchenoglanis ngamensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Claroteidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Kasai River basin and upper Zambezi-Okavango basin.

Zambezi grunter care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Favors rocky habitats or marginal vegetation in slow-flowing rivers and lagoons, often taking shelter under trees. Diet consists of small fishes and invertebrates like snails, shrimps and insects. Eggs are large and relatively few, suggesting parental care, but no details are know. 'Grunts' when taken out of the water.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Parauchenoglanis ngamensis
Family: Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 38.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 25 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Kasai River basin and upper Zambezi-Okavango basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: potential
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)