Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis petricola)

Scientific name: Synodontis petricola Matthes, 1959

The Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis petricola) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, Lake Tanganyika.

Cuckoo Catfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Found among rocks in lakes (Ref 4967). Oviparous.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Synodontis petricola
Family: Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order: Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 9 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)