Synodontis macrostigma
Synodontis macrostigma Boulenger, 1911
Largespot squeaker
Synodontis macrostigma
photo by Mertens, P.


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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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