The Pangani suckermouth (Chiloglanis deckenii) is a species of upside-down catfish native to Kenya and Tanzania. This species grows to a length of 7 centimetres (2.8 in) SL.[2]

Pangani suckermouth
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Chiloglanis
Species:
C. deckenii
Binomial name
Chiloglanis deckenii
Peters, 1868
Synonyms
  • Synodontis eurystomus Pfeffer, 1889

Distribution

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It is found in the Mtera Dam, Kidatu Dam, Lake Jipe, the Pangani River, Rufiji River and Ruaha River.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hanssens, M. (2006). "Chiloglanis deckenii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60800A12408990. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60800A12408990.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chiloglanis deckenii". FishBase. December 2011 version.
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