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Wahrindi

Synodontis schall

Wahrindi (Synodontis schall)
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Scientific name
Synodontis schall
Family
Mochokidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Mochokidae
Order
Siluriformes
Synonyms
Hemisynodontis microps, Hemisynodontis schall, Leiosynodontis maculosus, Pimelodus clarias, Silurus schall, Synodontis arabi, Synodontis gambiensis, Synodontis gambiensis gambiensis, Synodontis gambiensis latifrons, Synodontis maculosus, Synodontis serratus, Synodontis smithii

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
22–27 °C
pH
6–8
General hardness (GH)
5–30 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
37.5 cm
Lifespan
31 years
Minimum tank (volume)
432 L
Minimum tank (length)
120 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Aggressive
Swimming level
Middle
Diet
Carnivore

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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