| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Atlantic Guinean slope, may possibly occur in coastal basins of Liberia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-37. Body depth 2.8-3.9 x SL. Caudal peduncle depth 15.7-22.6 x SL. Anal fin base 3.4-4.2 x SL. Eye diameter 2.8-3.9 x head length. Same coloration as P. tenuicauda. Same triangular spot in dorsal and V-spot on caudal. Anal with triangular spot. |
| Biology: |
Affinities: appearance close to P. tenuicauda; difference in number of soft rays. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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