Synodontis Vermiculatus

📖 Overview

Synodontis Vermiculatus (Synodontis vermiculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 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 distinct narrow membrane basal half of their anterior margins; outer mandibular barbels with few, simple and rather short ramifications; branches of inner mandibular barbels more numerous, subdivided and globose; mandibular teeth strong and rather long, numbering 17-22; pectoral-fin spines finely denticulate, the serrations being stronger on inner than on outer margin; dorsal-fin spine anteriorly smooth; humeral process deep, triangular, granulose and not keeled ventrally; adipose fin very well developed and close to rayed dorsal fin . Coloration: after preservation, the coloration becomes entirely light beige, with numerous small, dark specks . Live specimens: entirely yellow, with a dense pattern of black specks covering body and adipose fin; other, more widely spaced specks on fins .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Synodontis Vermiculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Synodontis Vermiculatus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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