CARES Species Profile:  Synodontis pardalis

Description

A squeaker catfish native to the Dja drainage (middle Congo River basin) in Cameroon, 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:   Cameroon: Dja drainage

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  None
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  None