Synodontis petricola, known as the cuckoo catfish, or the pygmy leopard catfish, is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Burundi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania where it is only known from Lake Tanganyika. These fish are tan in color with black spots, white whiskers, and white-rimmed black fins. The Featherfin Synodontis is considered to be one of the 'upside-down' catfish species. It is in the “naked catfish” group and may also be known as S. robianus, S. tholloni, S. werneri, and S. angelicus zonatus The Upsidedown catfish is another option for a 10-gallon tank but you may only be able to keep about 2 of them since they can grow up to be almost four inches. Synodontis is a freshwater catfish that is most commonly found throughout Africa, occurring mostly in Central and West Africa. Currently, the Synodontis Eupterus Catfish is not being successfully bred in the aquarium. Synodontis is the most widely distributed mochokidae genus, occurring throughout most of the freshwaters of sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile River system. Synodontis (Synodontis petricola) is one of the smallest Synodontis, reaching 5 inches in length although they are much smaller at the time of purchase, sometimes under an inch in length. The Synodontis Angelicus Catfish (Synodontis angelicus) is a species of upside-down catfish that tropical fish keeping enthusiasts also refer to as the Angel Catfish, Angelicus Cat, Black Clown Catfish, Polka-dot African catfish or Angel Squeaker.. The dorsal fin and pectoral fins have a hardened first ray which is serrated. This refers to the spotting on the catfish. The upside down catfish is named after the way it swims…upside down. Synodontis petricola Dwarf Lake Synodontis, False Cuckoo Synodontis Classification. Caudal fin is always forked. It is a wide-bodied catfish and is pale in coloration with many black spots. Recommended pH range for the species: 6.7 - 7.8 Max size of fish: 2-4” Temperature range: 72 to 79 Degrees Fahrenheit PH range: 6 to 7.5. Synodontis Petricola can also be distinguished by the white trim along their dorsal, pectoral, and caudal fins. Keeping Synodontis petricola as with the other Lake species tends to be a little diverse from your run-of-the-mill Syno's as water parameters are different with the p.H. : Identification: All species in the genus Synodontis have a hardened head cap that has attached a process (humeral process) which is situated behind the gill opening and pointed towards the posterior. Remarks: The Dwarf Petricola gets its name from the similarities it shares with Synodontis petricola, which is rarely imported into the hobby.
tending to be on the alkaline side, and they are best housed in a large tank ( 3ft or over ) with Cichlids from the Rift Valley Lakes with a coral substrate, or tufta rock, to keep the p.H. Poll, Max. Choose tankmates carefully for this small species. 1971 Révision Des Synodontis Africains (Famille Mochocidae) [Revision of the African Genus Synodontis (Family Mochokidae).
Thread starter señor_pescados_felices; Start date Jan 30, 2008; Forums. Its scientific name is Synodontis nigriventris.