Featherfin squeaker (Synodontis euptera)

Scientific name: Synodontis euptera Boulenger, 1901

The Featherfin squeaker (Synodontis euptera) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, White Nile, Chad, Volta and Niger basins, including the B?nou?.

Featherfin squeaker care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Maximum TL was recorded at 22.2 cm. Occurs over a muddy bottom but may also be found over rocks. Feeds mainly on insect larvae but will also take algae. This is also an upside-down species. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodontis euptera
Family
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: White Nile, Chad, Volta and Niger basins, including the B?nou?.
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.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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