Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 469.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
Africa: Liberia to Ghana (Gold Coast). Also known from the Ouémé River in Benin. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-29. Dorsal fin origin on same level as anal fin. |
Biology: |
Affinities: M. meronai. Relatively close to M. furcidens which is found in the same geographic setting in Côte d'Ivoire. A fractional spawner (Ref. 10605; 10606). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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