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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Synodontis Batesii

Synodontis batesii Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
11.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Synodontis Batesii is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Synodontis batesii
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.5 cm
Latitude
10°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: eye 18.0-21.0% HL; body with 2 large clear transverse bands; 26-44 mandibular teeth; dorsal spine fully serrated along entire anterior edge . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Batesii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Synodontis Batesii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°N - 10°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
11.5cm
Dorsal Spines
1

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 10°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 89 records indexed .

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