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Scientific NameAmarginops ornatus    (Boulenger, 1902)
Common NamesOrnate Bagrid
Afrikanischer Marmor-Stachelwels (Germany), Broderimalle (Denmark), Mottled Catfish
Type LocalityMonsembé, Upper Congo and Ubangi R. at Banzyville.
Synonym(s)Amarginops ornatus, Chrysichthys ornatus, Chrysichthys pictus
Etymology
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Size252mm or 9.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionAfrica
African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
pH6.5 - 7.2
Temperature20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersHardness up to 17°dGH
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnales du Musee du Congo (Ser. Zoology) v. 2 (fasc. 2), pp 39, Pl. 11 (fig. 2).
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)