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| Scientific Name | Parauchenoglanis ngamensis (Boulenger, 1911) |
| Common Name(s) | Zambesi-knorbaber, Zambezi Grunter |
| Type Locality | Okovango River, near Lake Ngami, Botswana. |
| Synonym(s) | Auchenoglanis ngamensis |
| Etymology | Parauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 380mm (15") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded. The overall colour of this species varies considerably from bright to virtually blackish brown. Purple hue occasionally present. Belly brown to whitish. Zambezi And Okavango specimens are characterized by five to seven vertical rows of blackish spots on background of lighter spots all over body. Kasai specimens typically lack background pattern, though intermediate forms may be found. |
| General Remarks | Prefers rocky habitats or marginal vegetation in slow flowing rivers and lagoons, often sheltering under trees. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Okavango, upper Zambesi and Kasai River system. African Waters  , Congo, Kasai (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)African Waters , Okavango (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)African Waters , Zambesi (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.2 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 4-25 |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | In its natural habitat feeds on small fishes and invertebrates, such as snails, shrimp and insects. |
| Breeding | Produces relatively few large eggs suggesting parental care, but no details are known. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Cat. Fresh-water Fish. Africa. v. 2 Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa; Skelton. Geerinckx T., Adriaens D., Teugels G.G. & Verraes W., 2004. A systematic revision of the African catfish genus Parauchenoglanis Boulenger, 1911 (Siluriformes: Claroteidae). Journal of Natural History, 38 (6): 775-803. Geerinckx T., Risch L., Vreven E., Adriaens D. & Teugels G.G., 2007. Claroteidae. In Poissons d’eaux douces et saumâtres de Basse Guinée, ouest de l’Afrique Centrale – The fresh and brackish water fishes of Lower Guinea, West Central Africa (Stiassny M.L.J., Teugels G.G. & Hopkins C.D., eds). RMCA (Tervuren) & IRD (Paris), p. 586-629. |
| Registered Keepers | (1) yellowcat (k: 2), who also notes: "My LFS contacted the importer, they say fish came from Congo & they I.D.'d the fish as p. ngamensis?, but as 3.0" & 3.5" juveniles it will take time, growth & photo's to verify it's true I.D. as these species are so similar as juveniles...". Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Dec 21 19:06 (species record created: 2008 Jun 09 01:33) |
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