Synodontis nebulosus
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 nebulosa. Favors floodplain habitats to riverine
ones but does not occur in rocky areas where habitats are restricted.
Feeds on typical squeaker diet of detritus, algae and benthic
invertebrates. Oviparous. Distinct pairing during breeding. Lives
for 4 or 5 years.
Common
Name:
Cloudy
squeaker
Synonyms:
Leiosynodontis
nebulosus, Synodontis
nebulosus
Family:
Mochokidae
blycipitidae
Distribution:
Africa:
Zambezi basin, middle and lower part. Type locality:
Tette [Zambezi River, Mozambique].
Size:
15cm. (6ins)
Temp:
23-26°C
(73 -79°F)
p.H.
6.5
-7.2.
Reference:
Skelton, P.H.
1993 A complete guide to the freshwater fishes of southern Africa.
Southern Book Publishers. 388 p.
