This species of Catfish is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, the second largest freshwater lake in the world. These fish can be identified by their light brown bodies which are covered in darker brown spots that may be larger near the head. Tanganyika Rock Squeakers have a forked caudal fin and exhibit solid white fringing on the leading dorsal and pectoral fins. These Catfish are able to produce a squeaking sound by rubbing the spines of their pectoral fins against the pectoral girdle. This ability, combined with the location of its natural habitat, is how this species earned the name Tanganyika Rock Squeaker.