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Mormyrops breviceps

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An elephantfish.

Scientific name
Mormyrops breviceps
Family
Mormyridae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Mormyridae
Order
Osteoglossiformes
Synonyms
Mormyrops bougouribaensis, Mormyrops elongatus

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
65 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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