Parauchenoglanis
balayi (Sauvage, 1879)
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| Hippocampus
Bildarchiv
(2) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library (1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
This genera, which includes
another 8 species are quite difficult to identify, and on top
of this juveniles can have different markings and colouration
to the adult versions. P.balayi is quit a slim species
and its caudal peduncle is also more slender than conspecifics.
This species is variable in colouration and markings. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
Auchenoglanis
balayi, Pimelodus balayi, Auchenoglanis ballayi, Auchenoglanis
pulcher, Auchenoglanis balayi gravoti |
| Family: |
Claroteidae blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
River systems in South Cameroon, Gabon and Democratic Republic
of the Congo. Type locality: Lopé
[Ogôoué River]. |
| Size:
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30cm.
(12ins) |
| Temp: |
22-28°C
(71-83°F) |
| p.H. |
6.2-7.5. |
| Reference: |
Seegers, L.
2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and
maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p |
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Family:
Claroteidae
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