CARES Species Profile:  Synodontis macrops

Description

A squeaker catfish native to the Aswa River basin (type locality, Nile system) in Uganda, Africa. Found near or just above the river floor, it feeds on plant detritus, organic matter, small invertebrates, algae and biofilm. An oviparous egg laying species which forms a distinct pair during breeding.

CARES Family:   Mochokidae - Upside-down Catfish (Squeakers)

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Uganda: Aswa River basin

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  None
IUCN Red List:  Data Deficient IUCN Assessment Date:  None