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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Fuelleborn's squeaker

Synodontis fuelleborni Hilgendorf & Pappenheim, 1903
Max Length
19.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Fuelleborn's squeaker (Synodontis fuelleborni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodontis fuelleborni
Authority
Hilgendorf & Pappenheim, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Synodontis
Synodontis
Species
Fuelleborn's squeaker
Synodontis fuelleborni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fuelleborn's squeaker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fuelleborn's squeaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C ; 6°S - 9°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
19.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hilgendorf & Pappenheim, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Fuelleborn's Squeaker
🌍CES peřovec Füllebornův
🇵🇹Portuguese Bagre-de-Fuelleborn

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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