🌿Native Nature

Synodontis ornatipinnis

Synodontis ornatipinnis

Taxonomy

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

About

Synodontis ornatipinnis, known as the barfin synodontis, is a species of upside-down catfish that is native to the Congo Basin of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. It was first described by British-Belgian zoologist George Albert Boulenger in 1899, from specimens collected in Mbandaka, on the Congo River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The species name ornatipinnis means "ornate fins".

Frequently Asked Questions

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