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Synodontis punctulatus Günther, 1889

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Considered to be a possible synonym of Synodontis zanzibaricus Peters, 1868. Etymology: The specific name punctulatus: Diminutive of punctum (L.), spot, i.e., having tiny spots, referring to numerous, very small brown dots on head, body and adipose fin.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Synodontis zambesensis

Family:

Mochokidae

Distribution:

Africa: Ruwa River (also named Ruwu or Pangani) in Tanzania and Uebi Shebeli in Somalia. Type locality: River Ruva, in the Arusha country.

Size:

18.0cm. (7ins)

Temp:

23-26°C (73-79°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

IUCN Red List

Insufficient information is known on this species distribution and threats. Further investigation is required, and it is therefore categorised as Data Deficient. It has also been listed as Data Deficient for eastern and north eastern Africa, but needs updating (IUCN 2010).

Reference:

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
Getahun, A., Hanssens, M. & Snoeks, J. 2010. Synodontis punctulatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010.
Gosse, J.-P., 1986. Mochokidae. p. 105-152. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels, MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 2.
The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.

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Synodontis punctulatus

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