Clown squeaker (Synodontis decora)

Scientific name: Synodontis decora Boulenger, 1899

The Clown squeaker (Synodontis decora) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae that grows to about 27 cm (11 in). It is easy to keep and aggressive, is best kept in a species tank 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, Throughout Congo River basin.

Clown squeaker care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
27 cm (11 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
4–25 dGH (71–446 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts pellets, frozen foods and brine shrimp.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodontis decora
Family
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
31.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 4 - 25 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: throughout Congo River basin except Luvua and Luapula drainages, but including Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai.
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.)

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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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