Angel squeaker (Synodontis angelica)

Scientific name: Synodontis angelica Schilthuis, 1891

The Angel squeaker (Synodontis angelica) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae that grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is easy to keep and semi-aggressive, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: AFRICA; slow-moving waters in the Congo River basin.

Angel squeaker care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
20 cm (7.9 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodontis angelica
Family
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
55.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Congo River basin except the Zambian Congo and the central forest, but including Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) and the drainages of the Kasai and Ubangi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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