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Black-spotted Synodontis

Synodontis acanthomias

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Mochokidae ›Genus: Synodontis

About

Synodontis acanthomias is a species of upside-down catfish native to the Congo Basin of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. It was originally discovered by George Albert Boulenger in 1899 in Boma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The original specimen resides in the Natural History Museum in London. The species Synodontis pfefferi, described by Franz Steindachner in 1912 was found to be the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-spotted Synodontis?
The scientific name of Black-spotted Synodontis is Synodontis acanthomias.
What is the conservation status of Black-spotted Synodontis?
The Black-spotted Synodontis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the order Siluriformes.
What family does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the family Mochokidae.
What genus does Black-spotted Synodontis belong to?
Black-spotted Synodontis belongs to the genus Synodontis.