Upside-down catfish — size comparison

The upside-down catfish is a small Congo-basin catfish with mouth barbels, a distinct dorsal, small adipose fin and forked tail. It often swims belly-up. Underp

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od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej, bez wąsikówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Upside-down catfish

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Synodontis nigriventris

ok. 8 cmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Upside-down catfishTotal lengthapprox. 8 cm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Upside-down catfish — size comparison — facts and sources

The upside-down catfish is a small Congo-basin catfish with mouth barbels, a distinct dorsal, small adipose fin and forked tail.

It often swims belly-up. Underparts may be darker than the back, matching its inverted posture. It can also swim normally and change position as needed.

Chiefly nocturnal, it explores with barbels and eats insects, crustaceans and plants.

Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej, bez wąsików. Przykład, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.

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