Microsynodontis
christyi Boulenger, 1920
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Hippocampus
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| Relevant
Information: |
Ng (2004h: 2) stated that
Microsynodontis christyi should be treated as valid, but
provided no further comments. The BMNH syntype of M. christyi
has had an incorrect jar label, with the registration number
listed as BMNH 1919.9.10.381. This species is not listed on Fishbase
but is listed as a synonym of Microsynodontis batesii.
There is some needed work to be done on this genera as identification
to species can sometimes be problematic. Some of the species posses
a rounded as well as a forked caudal fin which is unique to this
family. Aquarium Care: not too difficult to keep
as long as the water quality is kept up to a good standard. Diet:
will eat most aquarium fare such as flake, tablet food and frozen
bloodworm. These catfishes will rarely appear out during the day
but may venture out for food in early evening. |
| Common
Name: |
Pretty
Woman Dwarf
Synodontis |
| Synonyms: |
Microsynodontis
batesii |
| Family: |
Mochokidae
blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
Ntem River basin, southern
Cameroon and northern Gabon, and Campo. Ivindo, Lobé, Nyong
and Sanaga
River basins, southern and central Cameroon. Type locality:
Poko, Congo Belge. |
| Size:
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6cm. (2½ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.5. |
| Reference: |
Ferraris, C.J.
Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa
1418:1-628 |
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Family: Mochokidae
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christyi
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