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Joe Cutler (2)

Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1. Diagnosis: adipose fin present and fully developed. Posterior nostrils as close as or closer to each other than are the anterior pair. Inner side of pectoral fin spine weakly serrated. Barbels well developed, nasal barbel always reaching beyond posterior eye border and often beyond anterior border of opercle. Medium-sized species, growing over 25 cm SL with distinct lateral bands on body, predominantly with several dark lateral streaks and/or irregular marbling. Lower jaw reaching as far as snout or only a little shorter than upper jaw, never completely surrounded by the upper lips when mouth is closed. Interorbital width 54.6-68.2% HL; mouth width 48.7-63% HL. 45-60 branched anal fin rays. Reproduction: Oviparous, eggs are unguarded. Distinct pairing. Aquarium Care: Large aquarium with tankmates not too small as they could become prey during night time activities. Will do better with conspecifics. Diet: No problem in the aquarium as they will eat most aquarium fare.

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Eutropius multitaeniatus, Eutropius multilineatus, Eutropius cameronensi

Schilbeidae

Africa: Dja, Nyong, Igowe, Nyang, and N’dogo Rivers. Type locality: l’Ogôoué (Ngomo).

26.5cm. (10¾ins)

23-26°C (73-79°F)

6.5-7.2.

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