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Microsynodontis batesii Boulenger, 1901

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Hippocampus Bildarchiv (2) Chris Rife (3)

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There is some needed work to be done on this genera as identification to species can sometimes be problematic. Some of the species posses a rounded as well as a forked caudal fin which is unique to this family. Aquarium Care: Not too difficult to keep as long as the water quality is kept up to a good standard. Diet: Will eat most aquarium fare such as flake, tablet food and frozen bloodworm. These catfishes will rarely appear out during the day but may venture out for food in early evening. Etymology: In honour of Bates, the English explorer and collector.

Common Name:

Dwarf Synodontis

Synonyms:

Microsynodontis christyi

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Ntem River basin, southern Cameroon and northern Gabon, and Campo. Ivindo, Lobé, Nyong and Sanaga River basins, southern and central Cameroon. Type locality: Mvile River, southern Cameroon.

Size:

10.0cm. (4ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.5.

Reference:

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.

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Microsynodontis batesii

Microsynodontis batesii
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Microsynodontis batesii

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