



Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Austroglanis sclateri (Boulenger, 1901) |
| Common Name(s) | Klipbaber (Afrikaans, South African), Rock Catfish |
| Synonym(s) | Gephyroglanis sclateri |
Species Information | |
| Size | 300mm (11.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia. African Waters African Waters |
Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | In the wild feeds on invertebrates, especially insects, taken from rock surfaces; larger specimens also take small fish. |
| Furniture | Occurs in rocky habitats in flowing water, favoring rapids. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Dec 22 01:18 (species record created: 2010 Jul 06 06:00) |
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