Synodontis petricola Matthes, 1959
Cuckoo Catfish
photo by Germeau, G./ Doumont, Y.

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  10.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 9 - 19
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 59365).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found among rocks in lakes (Ref 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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