Synodontis multipunctatus

Aquarist: Skindog1

Species Profile: Synodontis multipunctatus

Common Name:   Cuckoo Catfish

Description:   The 'Cuckoo Catfish' native to Lake Tanganyika is known for laying its eggs among mouthbrooding cichlids which pick them up and incubate them along with their own eggs. As fry develop they typically devour the cichlid offspring.

Category:   Catfish

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have Reared Fry?   Yes