Synodontis Sorex

📖 Overview

Synodontis Sorex (Synodontis sorex) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Anal spines: 0. Diagnosis: gill slits not extending ventrally beyond pectoral-fin insertions; post-orbital length at most 60% of snout length; maxillary barbels broadly fringed, shorter than head, unbranched and without tubercles, but with a well visible, broad basal membrane; mandibular barbels with rather numerous, long, simple and tuberculate ramifications; mandibular teeth very long, numbering 6-10 (10 in the lectotype); denticulations on pectoral-fin spines finer and more close-set on outer than on inner margin; dorsal-fin spine finely denticulate on anterior margin; humeral process deep, granulose, its lower margin convex, ending in a blunt point and not keeled; adipose fin normally developed and distinctly separated from rayed dorsal fin, its posterior margin truncate; caudal fin strongly developed as compared to that of other species . Coloration: general appearance greyish, ventral regions lighter; outer margins of caudal fin black-edged .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Sorex is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Synodontis Sorex is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .

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