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Synodontis nebulosa Peters, 1852
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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.



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Family:  Mochokidae

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