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Synodontis petricola Matthes, 1959 Cuckoo Catfish |
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photo by
Germeau, G./ Doumont, Y. |
| Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 9 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 59365). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found among rocks in lakes (Ref 4967). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||