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Marcusenius abadii (Boulenger, 1901) |
| 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: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 September 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||