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Synodontis rufigiensis Bailey, 1968 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Michael McBride (4) Ken Armke (2) |
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Description: Can be identified by the tail pattern of brown/black stripe to each of the caudal fin lobes and the membrane at the base of the maxillary barbels. Reported to be very nocturnal and this may be one of the reasons why this species is rarely caught in the wild. Aquarium Care: Reported to be very aggressive in the aquarium but other keepers [Seegers, 2008] have had no problems with them so this may be a trait to individual specimens. Diet: The usual feeding for Synodontis species, being good quality flake food, tablet food, frozen bloodworm, shrimp and prawns. |
Common Name: |
Nyanyandu (Tanzania: Swahili language) |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Mochokidae |
Distribution: |
Africa: East Africa, Tanzania, the Rufiji Basin. |
Size: |
23.0cm. T.L. (9ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.2. |
Reference: |
Eccles H; David
FAO: Field guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Tanzania,
Rome 1992. |
Family: Mochokidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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