Synodontis decora Boulenger, 1899

*Synodontis decora* Boulenger, 1899

Image contributors to this species:
Lindsay Dobree-Carey (2) Allan James (3) Jiri Pistil (1) Hippocampus Bildarchiv (3)
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Relevant Information:	Synodontis decorus was the original name for many years, but the gender of the generic name has been declared feminine, so the name goes back to the original of decora. The unusual trait of this Synodontis is the long extension of the dorsal fin which can reach as far back as its caudal fin and along with its attractive body colouration and docile nature, makes it one of the more popular catfish of this genus. There has been reported hybrids of this species in the trade and they have been proven to be more quarrelsome.
Common Name:	Clown Catfish
Synonyms:	Synodontis labeo, Synodontis vittatus, Synodontis decorus
Family:	Mochokidae blycipitidae
Distribution:	Africa: Congo basin except Luapula River system. Type locality: Léopoldville et Nouvelle-Anvers; [restricted to Nouvelle-Anvers by lectotype designation]
Size:	25cm. (10ins)
Temp:	22-27°C (71-81°F)
p.H.	6.5-7.5.
Reference:	ScotCat Factsheet: no. 54. Dec. 2000. Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.

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