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Synodontis rukwaensis Hilgendorf & Pappenheim, 1903 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Ken Armke (2) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) |
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Relevant Information: |
Juveniles of this species have a white/yellowish body colouration with a marbled pattern and very different from the adults. Aquarium Care: Reported to be a bit quarrelsome and territorial amongst themselves. Mature males sometimes possess a reddish caudal fin. Diet: The usual feeding for Synodontis species, being good quality flake food, tablet food, frozen bloodworm, shrimp and prawns. |
Common Name: |
Lake Rukwa squeaker |
Synonyms: |
Synodontis zambezensis, S.zambezensis rukwaensis, S.maculipinna, S.wamiensis |
Family: |
Mochokidae |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Rukwa basin, Ugalla basin Malagarasi system, and coastal drainages of Tangazni south of the Pangani River. Type locality: Rukwa Sees. |
Size: |
22.0cm. (8¾ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.2. |
Reference: |
Seegers, L.
2008 The catfishes of Africa. A handbook for identification
and maintenance. Aqualog Verlag A.C.S. GmbH, Germany.
604 p. |
Family: Mochokidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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