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    Scientific NameParauchenoglanis patersoni    Sithole, Vreven, Bragança, Musschoot & Chakona, 2024
    Common NamePaterson’s Grunter
    Type LocalityPosto 5, Kwanza basin, Angola, 9°48ʹ23"S, 15°24ʹ30"E.
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    EtymologyParauchenoglanis: The Greek prefix para means near; in reference to the resemblance to Auchenoglanis. 
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    IdentificationIn all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.

    In all Parauchenoglanis the small eyes are not covered by a transparent skin (having a free border). The first dorsal spine is small, the second large and strong followed by seven branched fin rays (rarely eight). Pectoral fin with one spine and 7-8 branched rays, pelvic fin with six rays (of which five are branched), anal fin with 6-10 branched rays. Edge of caudal is straight or rounded.
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    Distribution
    African Waters, Cuanza (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    FeedingIn nature, preys on insect larvae, crustaceans, and small fishes - not a fussy eater in the aquarium and will eat most foods. User data.
    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceZoological Journal of the Linnean Society Advance access v. 202, pp 18, Figs. 4A, 7.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:17 am)