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Synodontis contractus Vinciguerra, 1928 Bugeye squeaker |
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photo by
James, A. |
| Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 4 - 15, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: middle Congo River basin, including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the Kasai drainage (Ref. 78218, 82238). | |||
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| Biology: | Forms large schools in pools, rivers and smaller streams with muddy bottoms or among vegetation near the shore; prefers to swim upside-down and will feed in this position (Ref. 6868). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||