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Name
Scientific name
Synodontis nigriventris
Described by
Authority David, Year 1936
Family
Mochokidae
Common names
Upside-down Catfish
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The upside-down catfish, Synodontis nigriventris, is a small Synodontis from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo and Camero…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon. It inhabits densely vegetated areas of riverbanks.
Habitat
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon. It inhabits densely vegetated areas of riverbanks.
Aquarium size
30" x 12" x 12" (75x30x30cm) - 70 litres. A single specimen could be kept in a smaller tank but this fish really should be kept in a group so a larger tank is …
Maintenance
A dimly lit aquarium with a soft substrate and rocks, pieces of driftwood and twisted roots arranged to form hiding places suits this species. Broad-leaved pla…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-20 dH
Diet
Synodontis are omnivorous and are most unfussy in terms of feeding. Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted. It also relishes vegetable matter in the for…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most gentle members of the genus, S. nigriventris can be combined with most peaceful species successfully but should not be housed with aggressive f…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is thinner and darker in colour than the female. Cannot be sexed using the genital papillae technique as it is too small.
Reproduction
Has been achieved in aquaria but details are very scarce. As this species breeds during the rainy season and migrates to flooded areas, changes in the temperat…
Notes
One of the commonest Synos seen for sale, S. nigriventris is occasionally confused with S. contractus. However, on close inspection the species are easy to tel…
References
References
No references