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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Synodontis Iturii

Synodontis iturii Steindachner, 1911
Max Length
20.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Synodontis Iturii (Synodontis iturii), first described by Steindachner, 1911 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mochokidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 20.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Mochokidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Synodontis iturii
Authority
Steindachner, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Synodontis Iturii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Iturii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
20.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES peřovec ituriský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .

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