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Synodontis ruandae Matthes, 1959 |
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FAO |
| Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: known from the Akagera River system in Rwanda (Ref. 40373, 46152) and Burundi (Ref. 40373, 98755). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Benthic species; inhabits rivers; omnivore (Ref. 80296). Main component of diet is insect larvae, followed by molluscs (Ref. 78218). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 December 2015 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||