| Family: |
Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Max. size: |
9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Upper Niger, Volta, Mono and Ouémé basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-34. Body depth 3.0-3.5 x SL, caudal peduncle height 16.1-18.1 x SL, anal fin base 3.4-3.8 x SL. Eye diameter 3.0-3.5 x head length. Generally silvery color, sometimes with 1st dorsal fin rays grayish. Dorsal spot separated from dorsal fin base. Base of caudal peduncle marked with gray bar. |
| Biology: |
Affinities: P. bovei. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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