Coas Synodontis

Synodontis obesus

Mochokid Fish of the Niger Basin

Coas Synodontis is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 25.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Synodontis
Maximum length: 25.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: coastal drainages of the Bay of Guinea from Ghana to Gabon (Ref. 82238 ), including the Pra, Sio, Mono, Niger delta, Kwa Ibo (Ref. 57223 ), Cross (Ref. 57223 , 81251 ), Wouri, Sanaga (Ref. 81251 , 82238 ), Mungo (Ref. 81251 ), Lobe and Kribi (Ref. 82238 ). Possibly also in the Nyong (Ref. 81251 ). Presence in Volta and Comoe basins (Ref. 82238 ) unconfirmed (Ref. 57223 ). Presence in Gabon (Ogooue drainage) questionable (Ref. 78218 ) and unconfirmed (Ref. 81251 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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