| Synodontis voltae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Synodontis |
| Species: | S. voltae |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodontis voltae Román, 1975 | |
Synodontis voltae is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Burkina Faso where it is found in the Bougouriba River. This species grows to a length of 14.7 centimetres (5.8 in) TL.
The Mochokidae are a family of catfishes that are known as the squeakers and upside-down catfish. There are nine genera and about 200 species of mochokids. All the mochokids are freshwater species originating from Africa.
Synodontis nigriventris, the blotched upside-down catfish, is a species of upside-down catfish native to the Congo Basin of Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
Synodontis multipunctatus, also known as the cuckoo catfish, cuckoo squeaker, or multipunk, is a small catfish from Lake Tanganyika, one of the lakes in the Great Rift Valley system in Africa. It is a brood parasite upon mouthbrooding cichlids. This species grows to a length of 27.5 centimetres (10.8 in) TL. This species is a minor component of local commercial fisheries.
Synodontis is the largest genus of mochokid catfishes. It is the biggest genus within the 10 genera and 190 different species in the family Mochokidae. Synodontis has over 131 different species within the genus. Synodontis are also known as squeakers, due to their ability to make stridulatory sounds through their pectoral fin spines when handled or disturbed. Synodontis make a sound that sounds like squeaking by rubbing their spines together. They do this when they have been frightened or when they become angry. Synodontis may also squeak when they are taken out of the water. These catfish are small- to medium-sized fish with many species exhibiting attractive spotted markings. Some species are also known for naturally swimming belly-up, earning the name upside-down catfish. Some of these species are Synodontis contractus and Synodontis nigriventris. While some of these species are known to swim upside down, another species, Synodontis multipunctatus, is a brood parasitic cuckoo catfish.
Chiloglanis is a genus of upside-down catfishes native to Africa. These species have modified lips and barbels that form a suckermouth. They also have a naked (scaleless) body. Sexual dimorphism has been reported in Chiloglanis. The adult males of many of these species have elongate anal and caudal fins. Also, males may have an enlarged humeral process.
Synodontis macrops is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Uganda where it is found in the Aswa River basin. This species grows to a length of 17.3 centimetres (6.8 in) TL.
The Malawi squeaker is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Lake Malawi. This species grows to a length of 19.2 centimetres (7.6 in) TL. This species is a minor component of local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Ricardo's squeaker is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Tanzania. This species grows to a length of 7.75 centimetres (3.05 in) TL.
Synodontis rufigiensis is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Rufiji River basin. This species grows to a length of 23 centimetres (9.1 in) TL.
Chiloglanis voltae is a species of upside-down catfish native to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo, where it occurs in the Volta and Bénoué River systems. This species grows to a length of 2.7 centimetres (1.1 in) TL.
Synodontis alberti, the bigeye squeaker, Albert's syno, bigspotted squeaker, or high-fin synodontis, is a species of upside-down catfish native to the Congo Basin of Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. It was originally described in 1891 by Belgian ichthyologist Louise Schilthuis after its discovery in the Malebo Pool of the Congo River.
Synodontis arnoulti is a species of upside-down catfish native to the Volta River basin of Burkina Faso and Ghana. This species grows to a length of 13.6 centimetres (5.4 in) TL.
Synodontis annectens is a species of upside-down catfish native to the freshwater rivers of Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. This species grows to a length of 32.3 centimetres (12.7 in) TL.
Synodontis koensis is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Ivory Coast where it occurs in the Nzo River basin. This species grows to a length of 14.8 centimetres (5.8 in) TL. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.
Synodontis laessoei is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Angola where it is only known from the Kokema River. This species grows to a length of 14.8 centimetres (5.8 in) TL.
Synodontis punctifer is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Ivory Coast where it occurs in the Nzo and Bandama Rivers. This species grows to a length of 26 centimetres (10 in) TL.
Synodontis schall, the Wahrindi, is a species of upside-down catfish widespread in northern Africa. This species is in the largest genus of the family Mochokidae. This species grows to a length of 49.0 centimetres (19.3 in) TL.
Synodontis velifer is a species of upside-down catfish native to Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Ghana where it can be found in the Pra River and the Sassandra, Bandama and Volta basins. This species grows to a length of 23.8 centimetres (9.4 in) TL.
Max Fernand Leon Poll was a Belgian ichthyologist who specialised in the Cichlidae. In the years 1946 and 1947 he organised an expedition to Lake Tanganyika.
Irvineia voltae is a species of schilbid catfish endemic to the lower Volta River in Ghana. This species grows to a length of 17.8 centimetres (7.0 in) SL. They are oviparous and do not guard their eggs.
Data related to Synodontis voltae at Wikispecies
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