Author: Matthes, 1959
Remark: Taxonomic status needs investigation; sometimes doubtfully distinct from the closely related <i>Synodontis victoriae</i> Boulenger, 1906 from Lake Victoria and Malagarasi basin (Ref. 46152). 
Comments: Benthic species; inhabits rivers; omnivore (Ref. 80296). Main component of diet is insect larvae, followed by molluscs (Ref. 78218). Oviparous (Ref. 205).