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Scissortail Synodontis

Synodontis acanthoperca

Also known as: African Catfish, Gabon Catfish

Adult
@Mylifesabore · My house, United Kingdom · October 20171 / 1
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Overview

Found during the day, in tropical waters, over rapids, of rocky shores.
They feed nocturnally on algae, crustaceans, insects, molluscs, and seeds.
Africa - Upper Ogowe River in Gabon

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
bands
Behaviour
nocturnal

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found during the day, in tropical waters, over rapids, of rocky shores.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSiluriformes
    5. familyMochokidae
    6. genusSynodontis
    7. speciesSynodontis acanthoperca Friel & Vigliotta, 2006

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    More in the family

    Squeakers-Upside-down Catfishes (Mochokidae)