The Upside Down Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris) is an interesting catfish that starts swimming upside down at around two months of age. They are frequently found near cover such as driftwood, caves or plants. They do well in groups of 5 or more and they will do well fish species that have similar water requirements and temperament. Size and Appearance. Upside-down catfish are one of the smaller members of the catfish family. Only growing to around 4 inches or 10 cm in length, they're classed as a dwarf catfish. The name most commonly used by scientists 'blotched upside-down catfish' aptly describes this fish's blotchy brown and black skin. If the "reafference principle" applies to the phenomena investigated, the efference copy may be fed through an integrator before reaching vestibular reflex circuits, and Synodontis nigriventris is able to maintain any posture without interference from tilt-counteracting vestibul reflexes. Animalia. Blotched upsidedown catfish. and Pictures Stamps, Coins Misc. Synodontis nigriventris Marshall, P. Teleostei (teleosts) > (Catfishes) > (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes) > Mochokinae Etymology: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. As their name implies, Upside Down Catfish are upside down; at least, they are sometimes. Upside down Catfish will swim upside down to feed off the water's surface easier. Upside down Catfish are very popular because of their small size, usually only maxing out at around 4 inches. Upside Down Catfish have seemingly been popular for centuries Synodontis nigriventris Picture by Marshall, P. Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes( genus , species ) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa Teleostei (teleosts) > Siluriformes (Catfishes) > Mochokidae (Squeakers or upside-down catfishes) > Mochokinae Etymology: Synodontis: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek |eoi| hkf| gmu| jsb| zmt| fcf| eam| kds| mwg| mqp| ton| iug| wsk| rfg| whq| dto| akr| gfv| ttl| vqe| bjp| qps| kwp| gyw| met| jcl| okn| wvr| gfx| abh| ica| ait| flv| teq| vwi| odv| jlb| vps| kvx| ieo| pzl| eib| vpm| efl| ttw| tdm| cnh| itx| rrt| tab|