Moustache catfish

[Zchic75]

a LFS has a moustache cat in their display tank. I think he is so cool, but can't find any for sale anywhere. They got him several years ago and he is now about 10". The photos I have seen of them online look different than the one they have. Does anyone know if there are different types?

 

[moe214]

Can't say I've seen one, an interesting fish. Kind of looks similar to giraffe cats.

thebiggerthebetter might know more

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

AFAIK, there is only one species of this kind of synodontis and it's called Hemisynodontis membranacea https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=252

There could be some variation in appearance that may or may not have to do with geographical distribution and keeping conditions, as with many fish species.

From the little I can see in the photo, it looks typical, especially for a fish on light-colored substrate.