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Scientific Name Schilbe marmoratus  Boulenger, 1911
Common Name
Type Locality Sankuru River at Kondu [Kondue], Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Synonym(s) Schilbe congolensis
Pronunciation skill bee - mar mor at uss
Etymology The specific epithet comes from the Latin marmor, meaning marble, in reference to the mottled coloration.
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Size 217mm or 8.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Distinguished by its mottled coloration and lack of an adipose fin.
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Distribution Africa: Congo basin.
African Waters, Chiloango (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
pH 5.8 - 7.2
Temperature 20.0-27.0°C or 68-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Feeding Not a fussy eater. Will take all manner of prepared and live/frozen foods. Will definitely eat smaller fishes. User data.
Furniture Provide plenty of driftwood and vegetation for it to hide in.
Compatibility This is a fairly peaceful species that coexists well with other fishes as long as they are not too small to be eaten.
Breeding Not reported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Bulletins Mensuels / Société des naturalistes Luxembourgeois v. 21, pp 222.
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Last Update 2020 Sep 17 11:26 (species record created: 2004 Feb 27 00:00)