Synodontis macrostigma

Synodontis macrostigma Boulenger, 1911
Largespot squeaker

photo by Mertens, P.

Family:	Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:	17.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	Africa: Cunene (Ref. 7248, 120641), Okavango, (upper) Zambezi (Ref. 7248, 11970, 120641) and Kafue systems (Ref. 7248, 11970).
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Prefers slow-flowing and floodplain environments, where it is usually common (Ref. 7248). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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