| Family: |
Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies) |
| Max. size: |
26 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 130.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 10 - 30 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Kowie, Great Fish, Buffalo, Keiskamma and Nahoon River systems, southeast Cape, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rocky streams, favoring marginal habitats where the current is slow. Preys on insects, crabs and small fish. Is preyed upon by introduced predators such as bass and sharptooth catfish. Breeds in summer. Males guard the eggs and larvae which are found on the substrate (Ref. 41595). Upon hatching, larvae adhered permanently to the substrate at the nesting site (Ref. 41595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2017 (B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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