Synodontis punctulatus Günther, 1889
photo by FAO

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Pangani [=Ruva] River and Uebi Shebeli basin (Ref. 82238, 3203).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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