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| Scientific Name | Mochokus niloticus Joannis, 1835 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Nile R. near Thebes, Egypt. |
| Synonym(s) | Rhinoglanis typus, Rhinoglanis vannutellii |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 55mm (2.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Nile and Niger basins. Reported from Chad basin African Waters  , Nile (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)African Waters , Nigeria Rivers, Niger (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)African Waters , Chad (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.5 |
| Temperature | 18.0-28.0°C or 64.4-82.4°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH°15. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Mag. Zool.1835 (5 anneé) - ppNo page number - Pl. 8 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Aug 01 09:29 (species record created: 2004 Apr 04 00:00) |
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