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  • Nº10 # Date: 2012-03-18 - 18:12
  • # Max Depth: 13.4m Duration: 26mins
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  • Temp: Surf 27°C Bottom 27°C
  • Dive type : Night dive
  • Visibility: Average Water: Fresh
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  • Weights: 3 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: 8.9m
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Species Identified

Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) (North African catfish) Occurs mainly in quiet waters, lakes and pools but may also occur in fast flowing rivers and in rapids . Widely tolerant of extreme environmental conditions. The presence of an accessory breathing organ enables this spec...
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Amphilius uranoscopus (Pfeffer, 1889) (Stargazer mountain catfish) Prefers clear, flowing water in rocky habitats. Feeds on stream insects and other small organisms off rock surfaces. Breeds in summer. Juveniles are easily mistaken for tadpoles. Preyed upon by trout and probably eels .
Heterobranchus longifilis Valenciennes, 1840 (Vundu) An uncommon species which inhabits large rivers . Is the largest freshwater species in southern Africa. Occurs in large deep rivers within the mainstream or in deep pools and lakes. Most active at night, feeding on any ...
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