Microsynodontis Nasutus

📖 Overview

Microsynodontis Nasutus (Microsynodontis nasutus), first described by Ng, 2004 is a tiny fish in the family Mochokidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Mochokidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 36. Diagnosis: snout long (50.0-53.3% HL) . Body moderately slender; adipose fin moderately long, its base 28.2-32.0% SL; caudal peduncle slender, its depth 6.7-9.8% SL; eye diameter 13.8-17.4% SL; supracleithral process not reaching to vertical through posterior-most tip of nuchal shield; body without numerous dark brown elongate spots; dorsal spine curved; anterior edge of pectoral spine with antrorse serrations; both sexes with short (< 0.1 mm) tubercles on dorsal and lateral surfaces of head; caudal fin rounded . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microsynodontis Nasutus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the Okano River (Ogowe River tributary) in northern Gabon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Microsynodontis Nasutus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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