Bigeye squeaker (Synodontis alberti)

Scientific name: Synodontis alberti Schilthuis, 1891

The Bigeye squeaker (Synodontis alberti) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Congo basin except the Zambian Congo but including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the Ubangi and Kasai drainages.

Bigeye squeaker care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Synodontis alberti
Family: Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.3
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 4 - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo basin except the Zambian Congo but including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and the Ubangi and Kasai drainages.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)