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Siluriformes (Catfishes) >
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes) > Mochokinae
Etymology: Synodontis: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ekologi
; sötvatten bentopelagisk; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 4 - 25. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 1672); 3°N - 10°S
Africa: entire Congo basin (Ref. 78218, 82238) except the Zambian Congo (Ref. 78218) and the central forested area (Ref. 2970), in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and probably also Central African Republic.
Size / Vikt / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 20.3 cm TL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 3202)
Nocturnal species (Ref. 6868). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Gosse, J.-P., 1986. Mochokidae. p. 105-152. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels, MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 2. (Ref. 3202)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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