Synodontis
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Synodontis schoutedeni, Marbled Synodontis Catfish. Aaron Norman
Family: Mochokidae
Species in Genus Synodontis:
- Bigeye Synodontis Catfish
- Bugeye Synodontis Catfish
- Congicus Synodontis Catfish
- Cuckoo Catfish
- Featherfin Synodontis Catfish
- Marbled Synodontis Catfish
- Orangestriped Synodontis Catfish
- Upside-Down Catfish
Reference: 101 Best Tropical Fishes
Synodontis catfishes are known as "squeakers" by local African peoples for the sounds they make when taken from the water. When netted, they often produce squeaking noises.