Synodontis decorus Boulenger, 1899 Clown squeaker |
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photo by
Reclos, G.J. |
Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
Max. size: | 31.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 25 | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Congo River basin except Luvua and Luapula drainages (Ref. 78218, 82238), but including Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai (Ref. 82238). In the Lukuga River (Tanganyika outflow) known up to the Kisimba-Kilia rapids (Ref. 93587). | |||
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Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |