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Bernhard's elephant-snout fish

Mormyrus bernhardi

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Max Length
19.0 cm
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 19.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes)
Family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes)
Species Mormyrus bernhardi

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Bernhard's elephant-snout fish get?
Bernhard's elephant-snout fish can grow up to 19.0 cm long.
What family does Bernhard's elephant-snout fish belong to?
Bernhard's elephant-snout fish (Mormyrus bernhardi) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).

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