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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leopard squeaker

Synodontis leopardinus Pellegrin, 1914
Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Leopard squeaker (Synodontis leopardinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodontis leopardinus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
19.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leopard squeaker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard squeaker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leopard squeaker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 11°S - 21°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
19.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1914

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Synodontis jallae Gilchrist & Thompson 1917 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 20 records indexed .

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