Rock-catfish explained

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

Africa:Endemic to the Orange-Vaal system, South Africa. Also found in Lesotho and Namibia.https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Austroglanis-sclateri.html

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

• Annals of the South African Museum = Annale van die Suid-Afrikaanse Museum (1898)
• Fishbase: Austroglanis sclateri
• Skelton, P.H., 1993. A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa. Southern Book Publishers. 388 p.