Malawi Squeaker

Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Feeds mainly on insects; also on algae (Ref. 4380).

Found among the rocks during the day and moves around the area at night. Feeds on insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Because of its bony head, this species is often not marketed in Malawi where it is relatively common and considered a favored food of fishermen. Marketed in Kyela (Ref. 4967).

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

The Malawi squeaker (Synodontis njassae) is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Lake Malawi. This species grows to a length of 19.2 centimetres (7.6 in) TL. This species is a minor component of local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.