科: Mochokidae
多点歧须鲶为歧须鲶科鱼类，原生分布于非洲。成体约 20.2–29.7 cm，适宜水温 24–27 °C。
Synodontis multipunctatus, a member of the family Mochokidae, comes from Africa, where it inhabits rocky lakeshores and rivers with crevices. Mostly peaceful; some grow large and omnivore; sinking foods with vegetable matter, it grows to 20.2–29.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–27 °C range. Other Synodontis species in our database include Synodontis nigriventris, Synodontis petricola.
中等难度，稳定水质比高端设备更关键。Mostly peaceful; some grow large，Singles, pairs or small groups。
建议水温 24–27 °C，24–27 °C curated husbandry range；Stable warm range。
成体 20.2–29.7 cm 左右，因其Bottom-dwelling的习性，500 L 以上的缸更合适。
Omnivore; sinking foods with vegetable matter。建议人工饲料搭配冷冻或活饵，保证多样性。
可以。Mostly peaceful; some grow large，适合与Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs混养。避开Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates。
分布于非洲：Rocky lakeshores and rivers with crevices，Moderate current。
人工环境下：Egg-depositing; some are brood parasites of cichlids。Females fuller when mature。