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Synodontis Clarias

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Scientific name Synodontis clarias
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Phylum Chordata
Higher classification Synodontis
Order Catfish
Rank Species
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Date of Upd.
ID2278857
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About Synodontis Clarias


Synodontis clarias, known as the red tailed synodontis, or the mandi, is a species of upside-down catfish that occurs widely in the waters of northern Africa. It was first described by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 as Silurus clarias. The original specimens were obtained in Egypt, near Cairo.

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