Synodontis contractus Vinciguerra, 1928
Bugeye squeaker
Synodontis contractus
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).
Diagnosis:   
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


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