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| Scientific Name | Amarginops ornatus (Boulenger, 1902) |
| Common Names | Ornate Bagrid Afrikanischer Marmor-Stachelwels (Germany), Broderimalle (Denmark), Mottled Catfish |
| Type Locality | Monsembé, Upper Congo and Ubangi R. at Banzyville. |
| Synonym(s) | Amarginops ornatus, Chrysichthys ornatus, Chrysichthys pictus |
| Etymology | |
Species Information | |
| Size | 252mm or 9.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Hardness up to 17°dGH |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
| Reference | Annales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 2 (fasc. 2), pp 39, Pl. 11 (fig. 2). |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.2.209.520 | |
| Last Update | Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |











