Synodontis
grandiops Wright, J.J. and L.M. Page, 2006
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| Relevant
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From the recent scientific
paper by Wright, J.J. and L.M. Page. 2006 this
species is very much like S.multipunctatus.
The diagnosis for both species is virtually identical and the main
differences concern the larger eye in S.grandiops,
fewer fin rays in the dorsal and pectoral fins, and also the
much smaller adult size. It is quite difficult to differentiate
between the two species from pictures and if you can
count the fin rays (ii,7 in S.grandiops and ii,8 in S.multipunctatus)
in living animals that is a much better bet. |
| Common
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None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Mochokidae
blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Africa:
Lake Tanganyika, from the Tanzanian north-east side of the lake. |
| Size:
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11cm.
(4½ins) |
| Temp: |
21-25°C
(69 -77°F) |
| p.H. |
7.5-8.2. |
| Reference: |
Wright, J.J.
and L.M. Page. 2006 Taxonomic revision of Lake Taganyikan
Synodontis (Siluriformes: Mochokidae). Florida Mus.
Nat. Hist. Bull. 46(4):99-154. |
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Family: Mochokidae
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