Clown Squeaker, scientifically known as Synodontis decorus, is a species of upside-down catfish.
It has several other names, such as Clown Catfish, Clown Synodontis, Clown Syno, and Barredtail Squeaker.
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Clown Squeaker Interesting Facts
- Clown squeaker, scientifically known as the Synodontis decorus, belongs to a group of catfish that swim upside down.
- Some common names for this species are clown catfish, clown synodontis, and clown syno.
- It also has another nickname – barredtail squeaker because of the black bars on its tail.
- Clown squeaker is an oviparous fish which means it lays eggs.
Clown Squeaker Habitat
Clown squeaker fish can be found in the Congo River basin in Africa, except for the Luvua and Luapula drainages.
It’s also found in Pool Malebo (also known as Stanley Pool) and the drainages of the Ubangi and Kasai rivers.
It also lives in the Lukuga River (which flows out of Lake Tanganyika) up to the Kisimba-Kilia rapids.
These fish live in freshwater environments. They are benthopelagic, which means they swim close to the bottom of the water.
Clown squeaker prefers a water pH range of 6.0 to 8.0, a water hardness (dH) range of 4 to 25, and water temperatures between 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C).
This fish is found in tropical areas, specifically between 3°North and 8°South latitude.
| Water Temperature: | 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 8.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 4 to 25 dH |
Clown Squeaker Physical Characteristics
Size: 12.5 inches (31.8 centimeters)
Clown squeakers can grow up to 12.5 inches (31.8 centimeters) in length.
This is measured using the standard length method, which measures from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail base.
Clown Squeaker Reproduction
Clown squeaker fish is oviparous, meaning it lays eggs.
When it’s time for breeding, this fish forms distinct pairs for mating.
Clown Squeaker Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Synodontis |
| Scientific Name: | Synodontis decorus |
| Also Known As: | Clown Squeaker, Clown Catfish, Clown Synodontis, Clown Syno, Barredtail Squeaker |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |