Synodontis ocellifer Boulenger, 1900

*Synodontis ocellifer* Boulenger, 1900

Image contributors to this species:
Andy Isoft (1) Julian Dignall (1) Allan James (2) Hippocampus Bildarchiv (2) Danny Blundell (4) Vedran Cuncic (1)
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Relevant Information:	Recognised by its large adipose fin, large spots on the body and feathered mandibular barbels. As they grow into adulthood they will become deeper bodied and the spots will take on a ring pattern. Aquarium Care: Quite an easy species to keep in a larger aquarium. Non aggressive. Diet: Will eat most prepared aquarium foods including vegetables such as cucumber.
Common Name:	Eye-spot Synodontis
Synonyms:	None
Family:	Mochokidae blycipitidae
Distribution:	Africa: various river basins from Senegal to Chad (Senegal, Gambia, Volta, Chad, Niger basins); including the Bénoué. Type locality: Kunchow Creek, River Gambia.
Size:	18cm. (7ins)
Temp:	23-27°C (73-81°F)
p.H.	6.5 -7.2.

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