{"product_id":"albino-multipunctatus-synodontis-catfish","title":"Albino multipunctatus Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbino multipunctatus Synodontis Catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynodontis multipunctatus, a species of upside-down catfish found in Lake Tanganyika, is known for its unique breeding behavior. While the lake is renowned for its diverse cichlid population, S. multipunctatus stands out as a brood parasite, earning it the nickname \"cuckoo catfish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt depths of around 40 meters (130 ft) in Lake Tanganyika, S. multipunctatus forms large schools. However, its breeding strategy is what truly sets it apart. The lake is home to mouthbrooding cichlids, which carry their eggs and young in their mouths for protection. S. multipunctatus takes advantage of these unwitting cichlids, particularly species like Ctenochromis horei and Simochromis babaulti, as foster parents for its own offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent of spawning cichlids triggers S. multipunctatus to initiate its own spawning. As the cichlids lay their eggs, the catfish swiftly enter and consume the cichlid eggs before they can be collected by the mother. In the process, S. multipunctatus releases and fertilizes its own eggs. The female cichlid, in a hurried attempt to gather her eggs, unintentionally scoops up the catfish eggs as well. These catfish eggs hatch inside the cichlid's mouth, where they proceed to consume the cichlid's own eggs before being released by the deceived foster parent. This clever strategy relieves S. multipunctatus of parental care responsibilities and allows them to breed again more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique reproductive tactic of S. multipunctatus demonstrates its adaptation to exploit the parental care behavior of mouthbrooding cichlids in Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"flex ml-auto gap-2 rounded-md p-1 hover:bg-gray-100 hover:text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-400 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 dark:hover:text-gray-200 disabled:dark:hover:text-gray-400\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" class=\"h-4 w-4\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect ry=\"1\" rx=\"1\" height=\"4\" width=\"8\" y=\"2\" x=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex gap-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"3-4”","offer_id":41244212691153,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/image_af29337a-10de-4217-a0c5-bcdcbf9401d0.jpg?v=1664390061","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/products\/albino-multipunctatus-synodontis-catfish","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}