Largespot squeaker (Synodontis macrostigma)

Scientific name: Synodontis macrostigma Boulenger, 1911

Largespot squeaker (Synodontis macrostigma)

The Largespot squeaker (Synodontis macrostigma) is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae. Native range: Africa, Cunene, Okavango, upper Zambezi and Kafue systems.

Biology

Prefers slow-flowing and floodplain environments, where it is usually common. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodontis macrostigma
Family
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.1
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Cunene, Okavango, upper Zambezi and Kafue systems.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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