Squeaker
📖 Overview
Found in littoral to benthic zones over shell , sand and mud bottoms . Has been captured from depths of 120-140 m . Diet consists of gastropods, lamellibranchs, insect larvae, ostracods and shrimps . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squeaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, fairly common (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Squeaker is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Squeaker is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Squeaker has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Squeaker |
| 🌍CES | peřovec kasanžský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synodontis lacustricolus | Poll | 1953 | Synonym |
| Synodontis serratus tanganaicae | Borodin | 1936 | Synonym |
| Synodontis serratus tanganyicae | Borodin | 1936 | Synonym |
| Synodontis tanganaicae | Borodin | 1936 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Squeaker.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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