Athi elephant-snout fish
Mormyrus tenuirostris
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Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
33,20000076293945 cm
Familia
Overview
Athi elephant-snout fish (Mormyrus tenuirostris) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 33 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 33,20000076293945 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Familia | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Especies | Mormyrus tenuirostris |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Athi elephant-snout fish get?
Athi elephant-snout fish can grow up to 33.20000076293945 cm long.
What family does Athi elephant-snout fish belong to?
Athi elephant-snout fish (Mormyrus tenuirostris) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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