Synodontis zambezensis Peters, 1852

Plain squeaker

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Mochokidae
Synonyms	Hemisynodontis zambezensis, ... more
Common names	Bruin skreeubaber, 赞比西河歧须鮠, Ngonte, ... more

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Main reference

Gosse, J.-P. 1986. (Ref. 3202)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 43.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7248); max. published weight: 820 g (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 13°S - 27°S

Africa: Middle and lower Zambezi south to the Pongolo system (Ref. 7248). Absent from upper Save-Runde system (Ref. 7248).
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The spines are said to be poisonous (Ref. 4537). Occurs in pools and slow flowing reaches of perennial and seasonal rivers. Favors riverine habitats to floodplains. Shelters in holes or crevices or on the underside of logs, frequently in an upside-down position. Active at night, feeds on detritus and plant matter such as seeds as well as small invertebrates like insects and snails. Will scavenge readily. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Breeds in summer (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous (Ref. 4537)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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