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Scientific Name | Microsynodontis sp. (1) |
Common Names | African Bumblebee Catfish Dværgskægmalle (Denmark), Microsynodontis Sp. Nigeria |
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. |
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Size | 50mm or 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. |
General Remarks | This is a possibly a new species that has yet to be scientifically described. |
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Distribution | Nigeria African Waters, Nigeria Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
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Breeding | Breeding has been reported. Spawning occurs in plants, or possibly spawning mops. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
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Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 7 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.13.98.925 | |
Last Update | 2025 Feb 02 20:05 (species record created: 2002 Aug 31 00:00) |