| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Ivindo River, Ntem River and Woleu River (Ref. 81635). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 25-27. A moderate-sized Paramormyrops (Ref. 81635). The head profile is slightly concave dorsally; snout is U-shaped from above, it is truncate, rather deep, and fleshy (Ref. 81635). The fleshy chin appendage is slightly enlarged (Ref. 81635). The colour is dark chocolate-brown overall, including the fin rays (Ref. 81635). |
| Biology: |
It inhabits deep channels in slow-moving water (Ref. 81635). Electric organ discharge (EOD) lasts 8 ms (Ref. 10460). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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