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Max Poll Révision des Synodontis Africains (Famille Mochocidae) (3)

Description: Like all members of the genus Synodontis, S. serratus has a strong, bony head capsule that extends back as far as the first spine of the dorsal fin. The head contains a distinct narrow, bony, external protrusion called a humeral process. The shape and size of the humeral process helps to identify the species. In S. serratus, the humeral process is rough, much longer than it is broad, and pointed at the end. The maxillary barbels have a very broad membrane and the mandibular barbels are branched. All members of Syndontis have a structure called a premaxillary toothpad, which is located on the very front of the upper jaw of the mouth. This structure contains several rows of short, chisel-shaped teeth. In S. serratus, the toothpad forms a short, broad band. On the lower jaw, or mandible, the teeth of Synodontis are attached to flexible, stalk-like structures and described as "s-shaped" or "hooked". The number of teeth on the mandible is used to differentiate between species; in S. serratus, there are about 30 to 45 teeth on the mandible. Aquarium Care: As this species grows quite large it is not really a candidate for aquarium keeping. Etymology: The dorsal fin spine is finely serrated anteriorly hence the specific name of serratus. Remarks: Probably never been imported due to its initial large adult size.

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Pseudosynodontis humeratus, Pseudosynodontis serratus, Synodontis humeratus, Synodontis serrata

Mochokidae

Africa: Nile basin. Type Locality: Cairo, Egypt. Also found in Lake Albert.

32.0cm (13ins)

22-26°C (71-79°F)

6.0-7.0.

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