PlanetCatfish.com - Microsynodontis sp. (1) (Mochokidae) Cat-eLog

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Scientific Name	Microsynodontis sp. (1)
Common Names	African Bumblebee Catfish Dværgskægmalle (Denmark), Microsynodontis Sp. Nigeria
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.
Articles	- Shane's World Reproduction Spawning Microsynodontis sp(1)
Species Information
Size	50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The genus Microsynodontis has an interrupted lateral line. The caudal fin is usually rounded or truncate, sometimes with a slight indent. There is a long adipose fin with no fin ray. Three pairs of barbels with the mandibular barbels branched.
General Remarks	This is a possibly a new species that has yet to be scientifically described.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Nigeria African Waters, Nigeria Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Breeding has been reported. Spawning occurs in plants, or possibly spawning mops.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 31 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 19 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2025 Feb 02 20:05 (species record created: 2002 Aug 31 00:00)