Global InformationSynodontis polystigma information
| Synodontis polystigma | |
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Conservation status
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 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Mochokidae |
| Genus: | Synodontis |
| Species: | S. polystigma
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| Binomial name | |
| Synodontis polystigma Boulenger, 1915
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Synodontis polystigma is a species of upside-down catfish that is native to the upper Congo Basin of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.[2] It was first described by George Albert Boulenger in 1915. The original specimens were obtained at Lukonzolwa, in Lake Mweru, in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3] The species name polystigma is derived from poly, meaning "many" and stigma, meaning "mark or spot", referring to the numerous black spots on the body and fins of the species.[4]
- ^ Moelants, T. (2010). "Synodontis polystigma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T181664A7700571. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T181664A7700571.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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