Synodontis filamentosus
was the original name for many years, but the gender of the generic
name has been declared feminine, so the name goes back to the original
of filamentosa. Noted for the long dorsal exstension due
to the specific name. Also noted for the black stripes on the upper
and lower margins of the caudal fin.
Common
Name:
Filamentous
Synodontis
Synonyms:
Synodontis
augierasi
Family:
Mochokidae
blycipitidae
Distribution:
Africa:
Nile basin, Chad, Volta and Niger basins, including the Bénoué.
Type locality: Mouth of Lake No, White Nile.
