 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Zaireichthys compactus Seegers, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rutukira River, tributary of Ruhuhu River, north-eastern Lake Malaei drainage, Tanzania. |
| Pronunciation | za eer ICK thiss |
| Etymology | Zaireichthys: From the Zaire river and the Greek ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the type of the genus and its collection locality. In reference to the smaller, compact shape of its body in comparison to other members of the genus. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 26mm (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. Light brown to yellowish-brown base coloration, lighter towards the belly.Irregular spots on front of body with a row of dots behind the dorsal and on each flanks to the caudal peduncle. Genus typical silvery line are apparent.Lower fins are the color of the body, the upper spotted.The small number of pectoral fin soft rays(6)is a distinguishing factor. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Main affluent of Ruhuhu River, which flows into Lake Malawi, Tanzania. |
| pH | 7.0 - 0.0 |
| Other Parameters | In nature lives in what is usually very soft water. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Seegers [L.] 2008:184 [543], Figs. [The Catfishes of Africa. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Oct 08 04:49 (species record created: 2011 Sep 23 20:13) |
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