Found among the rocks in
the lake during the day and moves around the area at night. Feeds
on insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates. Oviparous. Remarks:
Because of its bony head, this species is often not marketed in
Malawi where it is relatively common and considered a favoured food
of fishermen. Marketed in Kyela. Colour: There
are a few different colour patterns going from light grey-brown
to whitish to coppery. The black/brown spots can also be small or
large. A good identification is the rather small adipose fin and
blunt nose. Aquarium Care: Can be housed with Malawi
cichlids from the lake as the higher p.H. values will favour this
setup.
Common
Name:
Malawi
squeaker
Synonyms:
Synodontis
zambesensis
Family:
Mochokidae
blycipitidae
Distribution:
Africa:
Lake Malawi
Size:
15.5cm.
(6¼ins)
Temp:
20-23°C
(67-73°F)
p.H.
7.5
-8.2.
Reference:
Baensch, H.A. and
R. Riehl 1985 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für
Natur- und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p. Seegers, L. 2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook
for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH,
Germany. 604 p.
