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| Scientific Name | Microsynodontis polli Lambert, 1958 |
| Common Names | Pygmy Syno Pygmæskægmalle (Denmark) |
| Type Locality | Gbin River, French Guinea. |
| Synonym(s) | |
| 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 | 41mm or 1.6" 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. 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 African Waters, Nigeria Waters, Niger, Upper Niger, Gbin (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Congo, Lower Congo, Pool Malebo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019. |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 22.0-25.0°C or 71.6-77°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH°8. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines v. 57 (nos 1-2), pp 42, Fig. 1. |
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| More Resources | |
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 | Look up M. polli on PlanetCatfish.com |
 | Look up M. polli on Fishbase |
 | Look up M. polli on Encyclopedia of Life |
 | Look up M. polli on Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.13.98.284 | |
| Last Update | Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |