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  • Microsynodontis batesii
  • Microsynodontis batesii
  • Microsynodontis batesii
  • Microsynodontis batesii
  • Microsynodontis batesii
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Scientific NameMicrosynodontis batesii    Boulenger, 1903
Common NamesAfrican Bumblebee Catfish
Humlebiskægmalle (Denmark), Nyong Syno, Zwerg-Synodontis (Germany)
Type LocalityMvile River, southern Cameroon.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationmike row sin oh don tiss
EtymologyMicrosynodontis: From the Greek mikros, meaning small, and synodontis; in reference to the small size of members of this genus. 
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Size100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
IdentificationThe 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.

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.
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DistributionAfrica
African Waters, Nigeria Waters, Niger (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Congo (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Gabon Waters, Ogowe, Ivindo (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Southern Cameroon Waters, Ntem (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Campo (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Lobé (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Nyong (click on these areas to find other species found there)
African Waters, Cameroon waters, Sanaga (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
pH6.4 - 7.0
Temperature24.0-27.0°C or 75.2-80.6°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersThere are reports in some instances of the fish doing better in neutral to slightly hard water (pH 7.0-7.4).
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceProceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1903, v. 1 (pt 1) (art. 3), pp 26, Pl. 4.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)