Onespot squeaker (Synodontis notata) fish species and information / pictures of Onespot squeaker - Synodontis notata

Onespot squeaker (Synodontis notata) fish species information

Scientific Name
Synodontis notata

Common Name
Onespot squeaker

Biology
Oviparous (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Vaillant, 1893
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Catfish (Siluriformes)
Family
Squeakers or upside-down catfishes (Mochokidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
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).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.88 s.e. 0.35 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
26.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)