Someren'S Suckermouth

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

Prefers fast-flowing upper reaches of rivers (Ref. 96588) with rocks and small boulders (Ref. 105400). Also found in residual pools (Ref. 78218). Mouth and dentition suggest that it is a bottom feeder and algal grazer; probably spawns more than once per year (Ref. 96588). Oviparous (Ref. 205).

fisheries: ; aquarium: potential

Chiloglanis somereni, Someren's suckermouth, is a species of upside-down catfish native to Kenya and Tanzania where it is found in rivers around Lake Victoria. This species grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) SL.