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Synodontis albolineatus Pellegrin, 1924

Image contributors to this species:

John P. Sullivan (1) Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (2) Tom Vigliotta (1)

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Relevant Information:

Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Diagnosis: eye 16.5% HL; body with clear medio-lateral band; 42-50 mandibular teeth; dorsal spine fully serrated along entire anterior edge. Habitat: The first thumbnail image specimen was caught in the Invido river in Gabon. Reproduction: Oviparous. Distinct pairing during breeding. Colouration: Identification of this species is made easier by the ochre coloured line which runs along the lateral line. Aquarium Care: As with the majority of this genera.

Common Name:

Mustard Catfish

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Known from the type locality, Ogowe basin.

Size:

9.5cm. (3¾ins)

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

IUCN Red List

Synodontis albolineatus is only known from four localities on the Ntem and Ivindo Rivers, but there are currently no known threats to the species. Least Concern, but does need updating (IUCN 2010).

Reference:

Fermon, Y., J. Friel, H.H. Ng and D. De Weirdt, 2007. Mochokidae. p. 698-752. In M.L.J. Stiassny, G.G. Teugels and C.D. Hopkins (eds.) The fresh and brackish water fishes of Lower Guinea, West-Central Africa. Volume I. Collection Faune et Flore tropicales 42. Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Paris, France, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, and Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, Belgium.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2021. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 06/2021 ).
Moelants, T. 2010. Synodontis albolineatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010.
ScotCat Article: Marshall, David. The Mustard Catfish. Article no. 076.
Seegers, L. 2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany. 604 p.

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Synodontis albolineatus
Invido river, Gabon

Synodontis albolineatus
Specimen MNHN-IC-1924-0147, holotype

Synodontis albolineatus
Dorsal view-specimen MNHN-IC-1924-0147, holotype

Synodontis albolineatus

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