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Synodontis rebeli Holly, 1926

 

Image contributors to this species:

Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1) Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (2)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus

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Search  FishBase  Wikipedia  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility   FishNet2   iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Similar to S. velifer but this species has larger spots on the body and has a higher dorsal fin. Aquarium Care: A generally peaceful species but not to be housed with smaller fish as they may be eaten. Diet: A varied diet as per Synodontis species.

Common Name:

Cameroon Synodontis

Synonyms:

Synodontis hollyi

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Sanaga River basin, Cameroon. Type locality: Bamfluß, Flußgebiet des Sanaga in Kamerun.

Size:

19.0cm. (7½ins)

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°F)

p.H.

6.2-7.2.

Reference:

Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1991 Aquarien atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p.



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