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African carp

African carp

Mormyrops oudoti

Not Evaluated Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
11,399999618530273 cm
الفصيلة

Overview

African carp (Mormyrops oudoti) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 11 cm.

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نبذة

The African carp (Mormyrops oudoti) is a small freshwater mormyrid found in West African rivers, reaching about 11.4 cm. It generates weak electrical fields used for orientation and communication in murky freshwater environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 11,399999618530273 cm

Habitat & Distribution

نوع الماء
Freshwater

Taxonomy

الرتبة Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes)
الفصيلة Mormyridae (Elephantfishes)
الأنواع Mormyrops oudoti

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does African carp get?
African carp can grow up to 11.399999618530273 cm long.
What family does African carp belong to?
African carp (Mormyrops oudoti) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).

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