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Microsynodontis

Microsynodontis is a genus with 4 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Catfish section, recorded from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and 2 more countries. Adult sizes run from 1.5 in to 3.5 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
4
Adult sizes
1.5–3.5 in
IUCN assessed
4 of 4
Recorded from
5 countries

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 2 Data Deficient · 1 Not Evaluated · 1

The 4 species

Every Microsynodontis recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

Boulenger, 1903

3.5 in SL · DD

Boulenger, 1920

LC

Lambert, 1958

1.5 in TL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Microsynodontis. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/microsynodontis/

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