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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Zaireichthys wamiensis Seegers, 1989 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Kisangata Cr., trib. of the Wami R. at Mvumi, 32 km southwest of Kidete on the Kimamba-Kilosa road |
| Pronunciation | za eer ICK thiss - wam ee EN siss |
| Etymology | Zaireichthys: From the Zaire river and the Greek ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the type of the genus and its collection locality. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 80mm (3.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The majority of species are small and compact, have a defense mechanism of three ossified spines in the dorsal and pectoral fins,being able to lock them into place. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Wami Drainage African Waters  , Wami (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 23.0-26.0°C or 73.4-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Aquar. Terrar. Z. v. 42 (no. 5) 285 Fig. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Sep 22 11:55 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 09:50) |
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