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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Synodontis Camelopardalis

Synodontis camelopardalis Poll, 1971
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Synodontis camelopardalis
Authority
Poll, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
18 cm
Latitude
10°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Synodontis
Synodontis
Species
Synodontis Camelopardalis
Synodontis camelopardalis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Synodontis Camelopardalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Camelopardalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Synodontis Camelopardalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 3°N - 10°S known from the type locality "Eala, Ruki River" (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 10°S
Described By
Poll, 1971

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES peřovec žirafí
🇩🇪German Leopard-Fiederbartwels
🇵🇹Portuguese Bagre-girafa

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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