Synodontis brichardi

Scientific name: Synodontis brichardi Poll, 1959

Synodontis brichardi

Synodontis brichardi is a freshwater fish of the family Mochokidae that grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is semi-aggressive, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: Africa, lower Congo River. Found in turbulent waters.

Synodontis brichardi care at a glance

Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
Good
Adult size
20 cm (7.9 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts pellets, frozen foods and brine shrimp.

Biology

Feeds on filamentous green algae. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodontis brichardi
Family
Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: lower Congo River rapids.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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