Synodontis petricola, known as the cuckoo catfish, or the pygmy leopard catfish, is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Burundi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania where it is only known from Lake Tanganyika


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Scientific NameCommon Name
Max Size 
Behaviour
Synodontis petricola
Cackoo catfish
11.5cmPeaceful
Water temperaturepH  DietDifficulty
23-256C8.5-9.0OmnivoreBeginner


 Scientific Name Common Name Size Temperament
Synodontis petricolaCuckoo catfish 115mm Peaceful
 Water Temperature Water pH Tank Size Diet
 24-28°C  8.5–9.0 Min 120 liters Omnivore
 Lifespan Care Difficulty Breeding Min Population
8-10 Years Easy Unknown 3-4
 Robustness Way of Living Sociability Availability
 Hardy Nocturnal Social Restricted