teeth on the mandible is used to differentiate between species; in S. geledensis, there are about 18 teeth on the mandible. The color of the fish is brownish on the back and sides, and whitish on the underside. The maximum total length of the species is . Generally, females in the genus Synodontis tend to be slightly larger than males of the same age. Habitat and behavior In the wild, the species is known in Kenya and Ethiopia, and it is thought to have a greater range. The species is harvested for human consumption. Its habitat is threatened by dam building and water depletion for irrigation. The reproductive habits of most of the species of Synodontis are not known, beyond some instances of obtaining egg counts from gravid females. Spawning likely occurs during the flooding season between July and October, and pairs swim in unison during spawning. The growth rate is rapid in the first year, then slows down as the fish age. References External links geledensis Catfish of Africa Fish of Ethiopia Freshwater fish of Kenya Fish of Somalia Fish described in 1896 Taxa named by Albert Günther