Synodontis leopardus
Synodontis leopardus Pfeffer, 1896


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Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: coastal rivers in Tanzania and Somalia (Ref. 3202). Report from Pool Malebo based on bought specimens (Ref. 96563), outside distribution range and questionable; probably a misidentification.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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