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Cuckoo Catfish

Synodontis petricola

Also known as: Dwarf Lake Synodontis, False Cuckoo Synodontis, Pygmy Leopard Catfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2025
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Adult
@MarkDspark · my fish tank, United Kingdom · December 20151 / 2
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Overview

Found among rocks, in Lake Tanganyika
Africa - Lake Tanganyika

Catfish have venomous spines in the fins which can inflict painful wounds. These fish also omit a squeaking sound, hence the name.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Pattern
black spot
Fins & Tail
white edged fin

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found among rocks, in Lake Tanganyika

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Adult photos 2

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSiluriformes
    5. familyMochokidae
    6. genusSynodontis
    7. speciesSynodontis petricola Matthes, 1959

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