Synodontis Violaceus
📖 Overview
Synodontis Violaceus (Synodontis violaceus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mochokidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 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.
🔬 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 . Entire margin of opercle smooth . Maxillary barbels shorter than head , at most 0.9 times HL , broadly fringed, without tubercles , unbranched, but with a light basal membrane extending over their entire length . Outer mandibular barbels with numerous and subdivided ramifications; branches of inner mandibular barbels also subdivided, and tuberculate . Width of premaxillary tooth plate comprised at most 1.8 times in eye diameter . Mandibular teeth moderately developed , movable , numbering 24-29 . Denticulations of pectoral-fin spine weak on outer margin, stronger on inner margin , with twice as many serrations along anterior edge as posterior . Dorsal-fin spine smooth on anterior margin , except for some apical serrations . Humeral process triangular , pointed , deep, slightly granulose and weakly keeled ventrally . Adipose fin long, low and close to rayed dorsal fin; outer margin of caudal fin black-edged . Caudal fin without single dark patch at base of each fin lobe . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Synodontis Violaceus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Synodontis Violaceus 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
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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