/siluriformes/mochokidae/microsynodontis/laevigatus/1.jpg "Microsynodontis laevigatus")
Holotype/siluriformes/mochokidae/microsynodontis/laevigatus/2.jpg "Microsynodontis laevigatus")
Holotype, dorsal view/siluriformes/mochokidae/microsynodontis/laevigatus/3.jpg "Microsynodontis laevigatus")
Holotype, ventral view
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| Scientific Name | Microsynodontis laevigatus Ng, 2004 |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Makokoe, 0°35'08''N, 12°51'22''E, small creek flowing into Ivindo River, Ivindo River drainage, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Gabon. |
| Pronunciation | mike row sin oh don tiss |
| Etymology | Microsynodontis: From the Greek mikros, meaning small, and synodontis; in reference to the small size of members of this genus. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 31mm or 1.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The genus Microsynodontis has an interrupted lateral line. The caudal fin is usually rounded or truncate, sometimes with a slight indent. There is a long adipose fin with no fin ray. Three pairs of barbels with the mandibular barbels branched. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Ivindo River, Gabon. African Waters, Gabon Waters, Ogowe, Ivindo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Zootaxa No. 531, pp 24, Figs. 4d, 9c, 11. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Last Update | 2019 Aug 25 05:01 (species record created: 2014 Apr 30 13:07) |