Featherfin squeaker
📖 Overview
Maximum TL was recorded at 22.2 cm, max. SL at 22.2 cm . Occurs over a muddy bottom but may also be found over rocks. Feeds mainly on insect larvae but will also take algae . This is also an upside-down species . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: gill slits not extending ventrally beyond pectoral-fin insertions; eye large, its diameter 23-34.5% of head length and 48-75% of snout length; post-orbital length at least 60% of snout length; maxillary barbels unbranched, longer than head, without tubercles and bordered by a rather broad basal membrane restricted to their anterior thirds; outer mandibular barbels with simple, thin and rather long ramifications; branches of inner mandibular barbels shorter, subdivided and tuberculate; mandibular teeth slender and moderately long, numbering 39-62 (62 in the holotype); denticulations of pectoral-fin spines weak on outer margin and well developed on inner margin; dorsal-fin spine smooth anteriorly, except for a few apical denticles; humeral process triangular and not keeled ventrally; adipose fin well developed and rather close to rayed dorsal fin; branched dorsal-fin rays as well as dorsal- and pectoral-fin spines prolonged into filaments; spots present on body and fins . Coloration: body more or less dark brown. Back, sides, head and fins with few isolated small spots; depending on individuals, spots on fins more or less aligned in series; maxillary barbels (including membranes) black; fin filaments darker than fins themselves .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Featherfin squeaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Featherfin squeaker is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 17°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae but will also take algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synodontis galinae | Kochetov | 1998 | Synonym |
| Synodontis macrepipterus | Pellegrin | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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