Synodontis brichardi Poll, 1959 |
photo by
McKenzie, M. |
Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
Distribution: | Africa: lower Congo River rapids (Ref. 78218, 82238). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Feeds on filamentous green algae (Ref. 6868). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |