Ikan Synondontis Emas
NAMA | NAME
SYNODONTIS EMAS
FALSE UPSIDE-DOWN CATFISH
(Synodontis nigrita var. gold)
TAKSONOMI | TAXONOMY
Kerajaan Animalia Kingdom
Filum Chordata Phylum
Kelas Actinopterygii Class
Ordo Siluriformes Order
Famili Mochokidae Family
Genus Synodontis Genus
Ikan Synondontis Emas (Synodontis nigrita), juga dikenal sebagai upside-down catfish, adalah spesies ikan kucing yang berasal dari Afrika Utara. Ikan Synondontis Emas memiliki kepala yang kuat dan berbentuk tulang yang membentang hingga sirip dorsal pertama. Ikan ini memiliki tiga pasang sungut. Sungut maxillary terletak di rahang atas, dan dua pasang sungut mandibular ada di rahang bawah. Warna tubuhnya berwarna kuning kecokelatan.
The Golden Synondontis fish (Synodontis nigrita), also known as the upside-down catfish, is a species of catfish native to North Africa. The Golden Synondontis fish has a strong, bony head that extends to the first dorsal fin. This fish has three pairs of antennae. Maxillary barbels are located on the upper jaw, and two pairs of mandibular barbels are on the lower jaw. The body color is yellow-brown.
DISTRIBUSI DAN HABITAT | DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
The Golden Synondontis fish is the most common freshwater fish found throughout Africa, especially in Central and West Africa.
DIET DAN NUTRISI | DIET AND NUTRITION
Ikan Synondontis Emas termasuk ke dalam kategori omnivore. Ikan Synondontis Emas memakan tumbuhan air. Namun, mereka juga dapat memakan detritus, serangga, ikan kecil, dan invertebrata lainnya.
The Golden Synondontis fish are included in the omnivore category. The Golden Synondontis fish eat aquatic plants. However, they can also eat detritus, insects, small fishes, and other invertebrates.
SIFAT UTAMA DAN FAKTA UNIK | KEY TRAITS AND FUN FACTS
Nama spesies “nigrita” merujuk pada ikan synondontis emas yang berenang terbalik. Selain itu, Ikan synondontis emas juga dikenal karena menghasilkan suara yang unik. Mereka akan menggosokkan sirip pectoralnya ketika diganggu atau ditangani.
The species name “nigrita” refers to the golden synondontis fish that swims upside down. Apart from that, the golden synondontis fish is also known for producing unique sounds. They will rub their pectoral fins together when disturbed or handled.
STATUS KONSERVASI | CONSERVATION STATUS
Menurut International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, Ikan Synondontis emas diklasifikasikan sebagai spesies “Risiko Rendah.” Walaupun belum termasuk dalam kategori terancam punah, namun spesies ini harus tetap dijaga dengan melestarikan keberadaan mereka.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, Grass Carp fish is classified as a species of “Least Concern.” Even though it is not yet included in the endangered category, this species must still be protected by preserving its existence.