| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lower Nile to Bahr-el-Jebel, Lake Albert, Albert and Murchison Niles near the delta (Ref. 3203). Reports from Lakes Edward and George (Ref. 3203) are misidentifications of Mormyrus kannume (Ref. 120232). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Bottom feeding insectivore; feeds mainly on chironomid larvae (Ref. 28714). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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