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Scientific Name	**Microsynodontis christyi** Boulenger, 1920
Common Name	Pygmy Synodontis
Type Locality	Poko, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
Species Information
Size	100mm or 3.9" 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.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Africa: Congo system, Ogowe River in Gabon, Cameroon. African Waters, Gabon Waters, Ogowe (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
pH	6.8 - 7.5
Temperature	22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Annales du Musée du Congo Belge Sér. C (Zoologie) (Sér. 1) v. 2 (fasc. 4), pp 32, Fig. 15.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 02 01:39 (species record created: 2002 Aug 31 00:00)