Microsynodontis batesii

Microsynodontis batesii

Eight Point Five Centimeters Mochokid Fish of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Microsynodontis batesii is a species of upside-down catfish native to rivers of Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. This species grows to a standard length of 10 cm (3.9 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Mochokidae
Genus: Microsynodontis
Maximum length: 8.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Ntem River in Gabon and Cameroon, and rivers Campo, Ivindo, Lobe, Nyong and Sanaga in Cameroon (Ref. 81251 ). Reports from the Congo basin are another species, probably referring to the valid M. christyi (Ref. 52369 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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