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Synodontis alberti  Schilthuis, 1891
Image contributors to this species:
Allan James (1) Hippocampus Bildarchiv (3) Danny Blundell (4)
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Relevant Information: Quite a timid species so would need to be housed alongside non aggressive tank mates. The large eye and very long maxillary barbels gives a good identification guide to this species.
Common Name: Alberts Synodontis
Synonyms: None
Family: Mochokidae blycipitidae
Distribution: Africa: Central Dem Rep. Congo. Type locality: Kinshasa, Stanley Pool.
Size: 14cm. (5½ins)
Temp: 23-27°C (73-81°F)
p.H. 6.0-8.0.


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Family:  Mochokidae

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