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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Gogo brevibarbis (Boulenger, 1911) |
| Common Name(s) | Gogo, Vahona |
| Type Locality | Ambohimango, Madagascar. |
| Synonym(s) | Ancharius brevibarbis, Arius brevibarbis |
| Pronunciation | brev EE bar buss |
| Etymology | The specific epithet comes from the Latin brevis, meaning short and barba, meaning beard; in reference to its short barbels. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 200mm (7.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Maxillary barbel not reaching beyond pectoral-fin base; pectroal fin not reaching to base of pelvic fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | African Waters  , Madagascar waters, Eastern Madagascar Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Due to its rarity, husbandry information is unknown. |
| Furniture | Inhabits fairly swift-flowing streams with rocky bottoms. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Cat. Fresh-water Fish. Africa.v. 2 - pp380 - Fig. 294 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Aug 22 09:18 (species record created: 2003 Oct 08 00:00) |
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