| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
41.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: restricted to the Ivindo River basin and the Ntem River basin (Ref. 81635). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Body deep and laterally compressed (Ref. 81635). Dorsal profile of the back straight, upper profile of head straight, pointing downward; ventral side of the head concave; snout elongate, its length 29 to 35 % of head length (Ref. 81635). Submental swelling reduced (Ref. 81635). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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