🌿Native Nature

Synodontis ornatissimus

Synodontis ornatissimus

Taxonomy

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

About

Synodontis ornatissimus is a species of upside-down catfish that is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it is found in the Ubangi River drainage. It was first described by Jean-Pierre Gosse in 1982. The original specimens were obtained in Poko, in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The species name ornatissimus means "very ornate or decorated", referring to the coloration of the fish, with many black spots on the body...

Frequently Asked Questions

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