Synodontis notatus Vaillant, 1893
Onespot squeaker
Synodontis notatus
photo by Katemo Manda, B.

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15
Distribution:  Africa: Congo River basin, including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Kasai and Ubangi, but not in Lake Mweru and the Luapula (Ref. 78218, 82238). Also reported from the Chiloango in Democratic Republic of the Congo (ref. 82238).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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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