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Lophiobagrus asperispinis Bailey & Stewart, 1984 |
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| Family: | Claroteidae (Claroteid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 9 - 20 m, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, appears to be restricted to the northern part of the lake (Ref. 75075, 78218). | |||
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| Biology: | Holotype collected at depth of 9-20m (Ref. 93972). May represent a deep-water specialist (Ref. 75075, 78218, 93972) of the benthic or sublittoral region (Ref. 75075). Found mostly among rocks; of no food value (Ref. 4967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||