It is very
close to the Synodontis species but can be told apart by
its very long branched barbels ( outer mandibular = 3 branches,
inner mandibular = 4 ) and its comparatively small size. It is also
very much like in appearance, the genus Microsynodontis,
but as mentioned they have longer mandibular barbels, a larger eye,
smaller adipose fin and a forked caudal fin, whereas the Microsynodontis
genus has a rounded caudal and smaller eyes.
Common
Name:
Payne's
Catfish
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Mochokidae
blycipitidae
Distribution:
Africa:
Kassawe Forest Reserve, Sierra Leone; known only from type locality.
Type locality: Kassawe Forest Reserve, Sierra Leone.
