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Vreven, E & IB Zamba, 2011. Synodontis carineae, a new species of mochokid catfish from the Kouilou-Niari River basin, Africa (Siluriformes: Mochokidae). Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters 21: 359–367.

Abstract

Synodontis carineae, new species, is described from the Kouilou-Niari Basin (Republic of Congo). It is distinguished from all other Lower Guinea Synodontis species by the following unique combination of characters: entire anterior edge of dorsal spine not serrated; posterior margin of operculum without opercular spine; 18-24 mandibular teeth; maxillary barbels bordered by a broad membrane; and a unique colour pattern characterised by numerous dark brown, irregularly shaped spots on a light brownish background colour with, in live specimens, a vivid yellowish overall sheen.

Cool - if there is any furher paperwork on this species i'd be interested in seeing it.

Arggg, just when I thought I had all the valid species in the Cat-eLog now I have to go looking for the missing two, they say there are 129 we have 127 including this new one.

Very glad to see another described Synodontis though.

Birger

EDIT: oops, found them: Synodontis levequei and Synodontis violecea we will soon have the full 129

I now have my copy of this paper and this is a good looking fish of a managable size...very nice addition to the genus!

Birger

Hi!!

Any chance to have a pdf of the document!!
Cheers
Yann

Extremely interesting! Seeking a photo. Really nice that these Synos still pops up. Is there little more info about that "managable size"? Max TL 10"?

Veikko wrote:Extremely interesting! Seeking a photo. Really nice that these Synos still pops up. Is there little more info about that "managable size"? Max TL 10"?

164mm (6.5") SL
No picture yet for PC



I would like to send you the paper but this publisher uses protection against copying on their papers...it can be purchased here, the process is quite simple http://www.pfeil-verlag.de/04biol/e9902d21.php

Birger