


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Microsynodontis nannoculus Ng, 2004 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Mami R., a tributary of Kyé R., Equatorial Guinea. |
| 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, nanus meaning small, and oculus, meaning eye, alluding to the relatively small size of the eye in this species. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 39mm (1.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | African Waters |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Zootaxa 27 Fig. 12 http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2004f/zt00531.pdf |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Aug 01 09:23 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 12:51) |
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