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Mochokiella paynei  Howes, 1980
Image contributors to this species:
Hippocampus Bildarchiv (2) Allan James (2) Chris Ralph (1)
ScotCat Sources:
Factsheet Article Etymology = Genus Etymology = species
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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.
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: 8cm. (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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Family:  Mochokidae

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