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Hippocampus Bildarchiv (2) Allan James (1) Brian Sidauskas (1) Joe Cutler (2)

Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: adipose fin present and fully developed. Anterior nostrils closer to each other than the posterior pair; nasal barbel not reaching beyond the posterior border of the eye; inner side of pectoral spine weakly serrated; snout reaching beyond lower jaw; head rounded. Habitat: Juveniles found in floodplains during the rainy season, often hidden under floating trunks of trees which seems a favorite place for juvenile Schilbe and numerous other fish larvae; active swimmer, especially during the night, probably resting near the bottom during daytime. Reproduction: Oviparous, eggs are unguarded. Aquarium Care: Large aquarium with tankmates not too small as they could become prey during night time activities. Will do better with conspecifics. Diet: Omnivorous or predominantly carnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, grains, insect larvae and nymphs, and small fish; very voracious. No problem in the aquarium as they will eat most aquarium fare.

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Eutropius altipinnis, Eutropius congensis, E. congolensis, E. liberiensis, E.mentalis, E. niloticus, E. grenfelli, E.gastratus, E.bomae

Schilbeidae

Africa: Congo River basin, Ogowe, Nyanga, and Ntem-Campo River basins, Nyong and Lokondje basins. Type locality: Bolobo.

50.0cm. (20ins)

23-26°C (73-79°F)

6.5-7.2.

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