Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
43 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal |
Africa: coastal basins of the Guinean region and Cameroon. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-74; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-29. Dorsal fin 2.4-3.4x length of anal; dorsal origin well before pectorals; 10-15 scales on caudal peduncle; body height 4.1-6.1x SL; caudal peduncle 2.5-4.1x long than high. |
Affinities: Mormyrus rume and Mormyrus subundulatus, Mormyrus tapirus with longer snout, longer anal fin and 10-15 scales on caudal peduncle. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 September 2019 Ref. (123251)
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harmless |
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