Synodontis schall

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Synodontis schall

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Synodontis
Species:
S. schall
Binomial name
Synodontis schall
(
Schneider
, 1801)
Synonyms

Synodontis gambiensis Günther, 1864

Synodontis schall, the Wahrindi, is a species of upside-down catfish widespread in northern Africa. This species is in the largest genus of the family Mochokidae.[2] This species grows to a length of 49.0 centimetres (19.3 in) TL.

Distribution

Synodontis schall is a species of

Lake Nubia and is one of the only Synodontis species that have thrived in this lake and have adapted to new conditions, unlike the other species.[2] Synodontis schall is able to adapt to many different kinds of food and habitats, increasing the chances of survival.[2]

Appearance and anatomy

Synodontis schall has a shield on its body and has strong bony

carnivores
.

The

spawning
.

Diet

The diet of Synodontis schall is one of

omnivores.[4]

Reproduction

Not much is known about the reproduction of Synodontis schall. Physical and biological factors can affect the fish as it matures. July to October is the time for spawning for them and an increase in spawning activity occurs when there is a lot of rain.[4]

Relationship to humans

Synodontis schall are very important to Benin, a country in Africa.[4] Fishermen in Africa catch these fish in their nets and so they must break the spines of the fish to get them out of their nets.[3] Synodontis schall can be caught for food or even traded since they are prized fish.[5]

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182928A8004429.en
    . Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ^
    doi:10.1007/bf00015360
    .
  3. ^ a b Araoye, P. A. (2000). "Pectoral spine size in Synodontis schall (Teleostei: Mochokidae) from Asa Lake, Ilorin, Nigeria". Revista de Biología Tropical. 48 (2–3): 509–10.
  4. ^ a b c Lalèyè, P.; Chikou, A.; Gnohossou, P.; Vandewalle, P.; Philippart, J C. & Teugels, G. "Studies on the biology of two species of catfish Synodontis schall and Synodontis nigrita (Ostariophysi : Mochokidae) from the Ouémé River, Bénin" (PDF). Belgian Journal of Zoology. 136 (2): 193–201. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-12-29.
  5. PMID 16784525
    .

External links

Data related to Synodontis schall at Wikispecies

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