Featherfin Synodontis Catfish
The featherfin catfish is known from a wide variety of habitats throughout the chad cross kwa ibo niger volta and white nile basins.
Featherfin synodontis catfish. The reticulated markings gradually morphing into simple spots. Featherfin squeakers are a species of upside down catfish that can swim upside down at will. Recommended ph range for the species.
Tropical fish keeping enthusiasts also know the featherfin squeaker as the featherfin catfish featherfin synodontis synodontis lace catfish and lace cat. The featherfin catfish develops an attractive high backed shape as it ages which nicely shows of the large feathered dorsal fin. This species is relatively secretive in the aquarium and can often be found in the classic synodontis inverted position underneath overhanging rocks or driftwood.
I have three of them. 12 16 n 214 29 285 71ppm 0 c 32 f 30 c 86 f. The name squeaker originates from the sounds they emit during spawning to ward off competitors and predators.
Featherfin catfish synodontis eupterus featherfin cats also called network syno are native to rivers in africa. Featherfin catfish synodontis eupterus. As they get older they become spotted black on dark gray.
Usual size in fish tanks. As juveniles they display a lovely doily pattern in black like the one on the right. Older fish have finer and more numerous spots and fin stripes.
The featherfin synodontis is considered to be one of the upside down catfish species. Like their well known relatives the upside down catfish synodontis nigriventris the featherfin can swim upside down at will. The one below is halfway in between turning from doily patterned.
18 22 cm 7 09 8 66 inch 0 14. However it will learn to emerge for food even when the tank lights are on with time. They are called squeakers because they produce a squeaking sound as a warning to both predators and competitors during spawning time.
