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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Squeaker

Synodontis dhonti Boulenger, 1917
Max Length
32.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Squeaker (Synodontis dhonti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodontis dhonti
Authority
Boulenger, 1917
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Squeaker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Squeaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Squeaker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 3°S - 9°S Known only from Kilewa, Lake Tanganyika (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.91 (TL)
Max TL
32.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1917

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Squeaker
🌍CES peřovec tanganický

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .

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