Synodontis rufigiensis Bailey, 1968
photo by FAO

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Rufigi basin (Tanzania).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lakes and lagoons (Ref. 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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