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

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  31.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; 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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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