Synodontis lucipinnis is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika and only known from its type locality (Musende Rocks, Zambia). This species grows to a length of 7.9 centimetres (3.1 in) SL. This fish is commonly mislabeled as Synodontis petricola in many fish shops. In aquariums, this species requires at least 76 litres (20 US gal) for a group.