Synodontis macrostigma Boulenger, 1911 Largespot squeaker |
photo by
Mertens, P. |
Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Cunene (Ref. 7248, 120641), Okavango, (upper) Zambezi (Ref. 7248, 11970, 120641) and Kafue systems (Ref. 7248, 11970). | |||
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Biology: | Prefers slow-flowing and floodplain environments, where it is usually common (Ref. 7248). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |