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Cat-eLog Right Arrow Mochokidae Right Arrow Chiloglanis

  • Chiloglanis cf. disneyi
  • Chiloglanis cf. disneyi
  • Chiloglanis cf. disneyi
  • Chiloglanis cf. disneyi
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Scientific Name Chiloglanis cf. disneyi   
Common Name(s) None
Pronunciation Kee low glan iss
Etymology Chiloglanis: From the Greek cheilos, meaning lip, and glanis, meaning catfish; in reference to the oral morphology. 
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Size 45mm (1.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Second largest catfish genus next to Synodontis in Africa. characterized by jaws and lips modified into a sucker or oral disc used for adhering to and feeding upon objects in fast flowing waters. Generally fairly small at 100 mm SL or less. Often caudal shape can show sexual dimorphism and is usually species specific.

This is an undescribed species that differs from congeners that show sexual dimorphism in the caudal fin in the nature of the dimorphism: males have an emarginate caudal fin with an enlarged upper lobe. Can be distinguished from South American suckermouth catfishes by lack of body armour plates. Can be distinguised from other African suckermouth catfish (of the genera Euchilichthys and Atopochilus) by its circular suckermouth disc. This is more eliptical in the other two genera.
Sexing Males are easily distinguished from females by the elongate upper lobe of the caudal fin.
Jump to next section Habitat Information
Distribution Mungo River drainage in Cameroon.
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Mungo (click on these areas to find other species found there)
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pH 6.4 - 7.2
Temperature 20.0-26.0°C or 68-78.8°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters A good current is strongly recommended.
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Feeding Will eat a wide variety of prepared and frozen foods. Supplement with algae wafers.
Compatibility Peaceful both with conspecifics and other fish, and therefore, suitable for the community tank.
Breeding Not known in aquarium, although other species have been successfully bred in natural enclosures.
Jump to next section Further Information
Registered Keepers (1) Silurus, (2) Raycharles, (3) Stan, (4) jippo.

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Breeding Reports None.
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Last Update 2005 Jul 02 00:00 (species record created: 2004 Feb 22 00:00)

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