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| Scientific Name | Microsynodontis hirsuta Ng, 2004 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Ngomo creek, where it crosses Oyem-Minvoul road, 1°41'30.0 |
| Pronunciation | mike row sin oh don tiss |
| Etymology | Microsynodontis: From the Greek mikros, meaning small, and synodontis; in reference to the small size of members of this genus. From Latin, hirsutus, meaing hairy, in reference to the long tubercles on the head, giving the fish a hairy appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 68mm (2.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | African Waters  , Ntem (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.0 - 5.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-22.0°C or 71.6-71.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | Found in a fast-flowing creek over a rock/pebble substrate. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Zootaxa 20 Figs. 2a, 3a, 10 http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2004f/zt00531.pdf |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Sep 12 07:35 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 12:51) |
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