Sawfin Rock Catlet

Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Prefers rocky riffles and rapids but may be found in rocky pools or intermittent streams during low water conditions. Migrates into seasonal streams, climbing damp barriers by clinging with the mouth (Ref. 7248). Oviparous (Ref. 205).

aquarium: potential

Chiloglanis paratus, the sawfin suckermouth, is a species of upside-down catfish native to Eswatini Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe where it is found in the Pongolo, Incomati and Limpopo River systems. This species grows to a length of 8.5 centimetres (3.3 in) SL.