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Scientific Name	Microsynodontis sp. (1)
Common Names	African Bumblebee Catfish Dværgskægmalle (Denmark), Microsynodontis Sp. Nigeria
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	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. 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 (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Husbandry Information
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
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	Look up M. sp. (1) on PlanetCatfish.com
	LFS label creator ARN ref:1.13.98.925
Last Update	Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)