The rock-catfish, Austroglanis sclateri, is a species of catfish in the family Austroglanididae. This freshwater fish is endemic to the Vaal River in South Africa. It is also found in Lesotho and Namibia.

Distribution

Austroglanis sclateri

Africa:Endemic to the Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.[1]

Size

Length: 300mm Weight: +-1KG

Behavior

Occurs in rocky habitats in flowing water, favoring rapids. Feeds on invertebrates, especially insects, taken from rock surfaces; larger specimens also take small fish. Rarely caught by anglers

References

  1. ^ Impson, D. (2017). "Austroglanis sclateri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T2428A99449172. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T2428A99449172.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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