Synodontis macropunctatus

(Synodontis macropunctatus)

Description

Synodontis macropunctatus is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Angola where it occurs in the Uamba River and in tributaries of the Luachimo River. This species grows to a length of 22.9 centimetres (9.0 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Mochokidae

Genus:Synodontis

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