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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Lophiobagrus aquilus Bailey & Stewart, 1984 |
| Common Name | Tanganjika Bullhead-cat |
| Type Locality | Lake Tanganyika, Zambia |
| Etymology | Lophiobagrus: The name comes from the broad, depressed anterior region of the fish, which reminded Poll of the angler fish (Lophius piscatorius). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 80mm or 3.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: only known from the type locality (Lake Tanganyika). African Waters, Western Rift Valley Lakes, Tanganyika (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2006. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Miscellaneous Publications, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan No. 168, pp 24, Figs. 5b, 6b, 8. |
| Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 3 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| Last Update | 2019 Oct 09 09:27 (species record created: 2008 Jul 04 10:02) |