Microsynodontis Notata

📖 Overview

Microsynodontis Notata (Microsynodontis notata), first described by Ng, 2004 is a small fish in the family Mochokidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 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): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. Diagnosis: body with numerous dark brown elongate spots; caudal peduncle deep, 9.6-11.9% SL; anterior edge of pectoral spine with anteriorly directed serrations; caudal fin rounded; body moderately slender, adipose fin moderately long, its base 28.5-34.5% SL; snout length 38.3-48.4% SL; eye diameter 17.2-25.7% SL; both sexes with short (< 0.1 mm) tubercles on dorsal and lateral surfaces of head; supracleithral process not reaching to vertical through posterior-most tip of nuchal shield; dorsal spine curved . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microsynodontis Notata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical endemic to the lower Ogowe River in Gabon (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Microsynodontis Notata.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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