Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
Max. size: |
16.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Sanaga River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-28; Anal soft rays: 29-33; Vertebrae: 43-45 |
Biology: |
Found in raceways with sandy bottoms of larger rivers (50-200 m), in the tree savannah and the more or less degraded semi-tropical forest. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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