/siluriformes/mochokidae/microsynodontis/hirsutus/1.jpg "Microsynodontis hirsutus")
Gabon/siluriformes/mochokidae/microsynodontis/hirsutus/2.jpg "Microsynodontis hirsutus")
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| Scientific Name | Microsynodontis hirsutus Ng, 2004 |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Ngomo creek, where it crosses Oyem-Minvoul road, 1°41'30.0''N, 11°39'18.9''E, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon. |
| 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. From Latin, hirsutus, meaing hairy, in reference to the long tubercles on the head, giving the fish a hairy appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 68mm or 2.7" 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: Ntem River, Gabon. African Waters, Cameroon waters, Southern Cameroon Waters, Ntem (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| pH | 5.0 - 5.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-22.0°C or 71.6-71.6°F (Show species within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | Found in a fast-flowing creek over a rock/pebble substrate. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Zootaxa No. 531, pp 20, Figs. 2a, 3a, 10. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.13.98.1305 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 02 01:39 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 12:51) |