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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Synodontis Schoutedeni

Synodontis schoutedeni David, 1936
Max Length
17.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Synodontis Schoutedeni (Synodontis schoutedeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.1 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 schoutedeni
Authority
David, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Mochokidae
Mochokidae
Genus
Synodontis
Synodontis
Species
Synodontis Schoutedeni
Synodontis schoutedeni

🐟 Physical Description

dorsally and consists of modified striated muscle .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Schoutedeni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
17.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
David, 1936

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 55 records indexed .

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