🐟 Brichard’s Synodontis (Synodontis brichardi)
African Rift Lake Catfish • Nocturnal Bottom Dweller • Peaceful Community Catfish • Elongated Body Species
 
📋 The Brichard’s Synodontis (Synodontis brichardi) is an elegant African catfish native to Lake Tanganyika, valued for its streamlined shape and subtle patterning.
It is a classic nocturnal bottom dweller, remaining hidden during the day and becoming active under dim lighting.
With a calm disposition, it functions well as a peaceful community catfish when housed with compatible Rift Lake species.
Its slim profile and graceful movement define it as an elongated body species, ideal for rock-structured aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Lake Tanganyika Species: Authentic Rift Lake Synodontis
🌙 Nocturnal Bottom Dweller: Active after lights dim
⚪ Peaceful Community Catfish: Calm and compatible
🛡️ Armored Body: Thick skin and bony protection
📏 Elegant Slender Profile: Streamlined body shape