Synodontis decorus Boulenger, 1899
Clown squeaker
Synodontis decorus
photo by Reclos, G.J.

 Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes)
 Max. size:  31.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 25
 Distribution:  Africa: Congo River basin except Luvua and Luapula drainages (Ref. 78218, 82238), but including Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai (Ref. 82238). In the Lukuga River (Tanganyika outflow) known up to the Kisimba-Kilia rapids (Ref. 93587).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 21.04.94
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 09.12.12
 Checked by: Boden, Gert - 19.03.08

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