Mochokiella
paynei Howes, 1980
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Hippocampus
Bildarchiv
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Allan James (2)
Chris
Ralph
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| Relevant
Information: |
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. Aquarium Care:
This catfish is an excellent addition to any
community tank. It can be very secretive during the day but is certainly
happier if you furnish the aquarium with hiding places such as bogwood/logs,
pipes or rockwork. You can then see it occasionally with such a
set-up. Diet: Will take most prepared aquarium
foods such as frozen bloodworm, whiteworm, shrimp, prawns, tablet
food, flake and pellets. |
| 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. |
| Size:
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8.0cm.
(3¼ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-80°F) |
| p.H. |
6.2
-7.5. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet:
no. 39; Sept. 1999 |
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