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The Northern kneria (Kneria polli) is a freshwater fish of the family Kneriidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
Poll's kneria is a small cyprinid-relative (Kneriidae) from southwestern Africa. The species is small and has an elongate, streamlined body with an inferior, sucking mouth. It inhabits fast-flowing, clear mountain streams, where it attaches to stones with its mouth to stay in place in the current. On the bottom it rasps algae, diatoms and growth from the stones. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Northern kneria?
The Northern kneria has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Inferior sucker mouth for clinging to stones in rapids; algae rasper.
Where does the Northern kneria live?
The Northern kneria lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southwestern/southern Africa; fast-flowing, clear mountain streams.
How big does the Northern kneria get?
The Northern kneria grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Northern kneria dangerous to humans?
No, the Northern kneria is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Northern kneria edible?
The Northern kneria is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Kneria
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