Featherfin squeaker
The featherfin squeaker (Synodontis eupterus) or featherfin synodontis is a species of Synodontis catfish. This species is found in the basins of the White Nile, Volta and Niger Rivers and the Chad Basin. Also known simply as featherfin catfish. Featherfin squeakers are called such due to their ability to make noises to communicate with one another and also for their high feather-like fin which is valued by many hobbyists. Wild specimens can grow to a length of 30.0 centimetres (11.8 in) SL.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Synodontis |
| Species: | S. eupterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodontis eupterus Boulenger, 1901 | |
References
- Awaïss, A.; Getahun, A. & Lalèyè, P. (2010). "Synodontis eupterus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T182536A7908448. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182536A7908448.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
Further reading
- "Synodontis eupterus Featherfin Squeaker (Catfish)". aquahobby.com.
- "Featherfin Catfish". Aquarium Life.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Synodontis eupterus" in FishBase. May 2014 version.
- "Synodontis eupterus Boulenger, 1901". PlanetCatfish.
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