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Synodontis njassae Keilhack, 1908 Malawi squeaker |
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photo by
Bukkems, J. |
| Family: | Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes), subfamily: Mochokinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.19999980926514; dH range: 20 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi. | |||
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| Biology: | Found among the rocks during the day and moves around the area at night. Feeds on insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Because of its bony head, this species is often not marketed in Malawi where it is relatively common and considered a favored food of fishermen. Marketed in Kyela (Ref. 4967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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