The maximum standard length of known specimens is 8 centimetres (3.1 in) with a total length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in). Generally, females in the genus Synodontis tend to be slightly larger than males of the same age
Synodontis Lucipinnis
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Description
Synodontis lucipinnis is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Zambia.
The mouth of the fish faces downward and has wide lips that contain papilla. All members of Syndontis have a structure called a premaxillary toothpad, which is located on the very front of the upper jaw of the mouth.
In the wild, the species is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, which has an observed temperature range of 22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F), an approximate pH of 8.5 – 9, and dH range of 4-15. The exact habitat is unknown, but like other small species of Syndontis, it probably inhabits fairly shallow, rocky coastal areas.
As a whole, species of Synodontis are omnivores, consuming insect larvae, algae, gastropods, bivalves, sponges, crustaceans, and the eggs of other fishes. The growth rate is rapid in the first year, then slows down as the fish age.
