| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Katonga River, Lake Victoria (Ref. 91771). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-27. It is distinguished from its congeners in the short dorsal fin originating above the first ray of the anal (Ref. 1568). Preanal length 64.1% of standard length; snout very short, the distance from the tip of the snout to the centre of the eye is 25.8% of head length (Ref. 1568, 91771). Width of mouth about 25% of head length (Ref. 1568). Teeth biscuspid, 10 in upper jaw and 22 in lower jaw (Ref. 1568). |
| Biology: |
Forms shoals and frequents sandy or gravelly bottoms on lake shore; feeds on algae, plankton and small underwater insects (Ref. 36900). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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