| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 500.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: lower Niger, the Bénoué and the Voltas. Also known from the upper Niger (Ref. 3203). Affinities: close to Marcusenius cyprinoides. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-39; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-36. Dorsal fin origin at same level as anal fin origin; body depth 3.0-4.7x of SL; peduncle height 3.2-5.0x of its length. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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