Synodontis congicus Poll, 1971
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

Family:  Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae
Max. size:  20.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 5 - 15
Distribution:  Africa: middle and upper Congo River basin (Ref. 78218, 82238) including Pool Malebo (= Stanley Pool) and drainages of the Kasai and Ubangi, but not in the central basin, High Katanga and Luapula-Mweru (Ref. 82238).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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