Photo of Synodontis congicus in the Baensch Atlas

[Chrysichthys]

I'd like to know if the I.D. of

Synodontis congicus

in the Baensch Atlas is correct, or if not, what it actually is. The photo shows a fish with a greenish olive colour, while the ones in the Cat-eLog are all silver.

The reason I ask is that, whatever species the Baensch pic portrays, I have a chance to buy, if I decide that I want one.

[lfinley58]

Hi Chrysichthys and all.

I am using the third English edition (first paperback edition) of the Baensch Atlas 2 which is dated 1997 for my comments on the fish you asked about. In that in my book there is a greenish tint that you mention to the fish called S. congicus on page 537 I am assuming that we are talking about the same picture. I have no problem calling the fish in this picture Synodontis notatus. There is a picture of the real S. congicus in the same volume on page 545 and it is incorrectly labeled as S. nummifer.

As a side note: if anyone is referencing a photo in one of the Baensch Atlases it is a good idea to make note of the year and edition used. This is because they do update pictures and identifications from time to time. Right off hand I am unsure if there is a more current printing of Baensch 2 available.

Lee

[MatsP]

Lee,

I have the hardback English Second edition, supposedly printed in 1997, and page numbers and pictures appear to match your paperback edition.

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Mats