Synodontis alberti Schilthuis, 1891 Bigeye squeaker |
photo by
Katemo Manda, B. |
Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
Max. size: | 20.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 25 | |||
Distribution: | Africa: entire Congo basin (Ref. 78218, 82238) except the Zambian Congo (Ref. 78218) and the central forested area (Ref. 2970), in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and probably also Central African Republic. | |||
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Biology: | Nocturnal species (Ref. 6868). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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