Gnathonemus barbatus Poll, 1967
photo by Mertens, P.

Family:  Mormyridae (Elephantfishes)
Max. size:  15.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Luangue River (Kasai River drainage, middle Congo River basin) in Angola (Ref. 11970).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 31-31
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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