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Scientific Name Microsynodontis notatus  Ng, 2004
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Type Locality Ezanga River, about midway between Lake Ezanga and Ogooué mainstream, Gabon.
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. 
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Size 54mm or 2.1" 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.
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Distribution Africa: Ogowe River, Gabon.
IUCN Red List Category Not Evaluated
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Zootaxa No. 531, pp 35, Figs. 4e, 15.
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Last Update 2019 Aug 24 13:15 (species record created: 2014 Apr 30 13:06)