Can be confused with the similar
looking species S.
caudalis and
S.
camelopardalis.The
former has a deeper adipose fin and the latter a shorter
adipose fin. Aquarium Care: A little
bit rough in the aquarium so tank mates would need
to be chosen carefully. Diet: As
per Synodontis species with a varied diet.
Common
Name:
Scissortail Synodontis
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Mochokidae
Distribution:
Africa:
Congo basin (Stanley Pool rapids and Libenge). Type
locality: Congo.
Size:
12.0cm. (4¾ins)
Temp:
23-25°C (73-77°F)
p.H.
6.2-7.2.
Reference:
Sands, David.
Catfishes of the World, Vol 2 Mochokidae. Dunure Publications
1983.
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