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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Synodontis congica Poll, 1971 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Gangala na Bodio, Dungu R., Zaire. |
| Synonym(s) | Synodontis congicus |
| Pronunciation | sin oh don tiss |
| Etymology | Synodontis: From the Greek syn, meaning together, and odontos, meaning tooth; in reference to the closely-spaced lower jaw teeth. Named for the Congo River, its type locality. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 160mm (6.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | All species in the genus Synodontis have a hardened head cap that has attached a process (humeral process) which is situated behind the gill opening and pointed towards the posterior. The dorsal fin and pectoral fins have a hardened first ray which is serrated. Caudal fin is always forked. There is one pair of maxillary barbels, sometimes having membranes and occasionally branched. The two pairs of mandibular barbels are often branched and can have nodes attached. The cone-shaped teeth in the upper jaw are short. S-shaped and movable in the lower jaw. These fish produce audible sounds when disturbed rubbing the base of the pectoral spine against the pectoral girdle. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Congo basin (except Lower Congo, central basin, Luapula-Moero and High Katanga). African Waters  , Congo, Upper Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)African Waters , Congo, Middle Congo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.2 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 22.0-25.0°C or 71.6-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 5-15. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mus. R. Afr. Cent. Ser. 8 Zool.No. 191 - pp440 - Fig. 206; Pls. 7(6), 12(16) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Oliver D. (k: 4), (2) synodont_fan, (3) Dave Rinaldo, (4) jippo, (5) Dinyar, (6) fuzzytigerbird, (7) N0body Of The Goat, who also notes: "Bought as S. notata, but has short maxillary barbels (branched on one side) and very "bug eyed" appearance. Very shy, but doing better with social catfish.". Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Jan 15 14:37 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00) |
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