Bottle-nose
Mormyrus lacerda
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Freshwater
Overview
Bottle-nose (Mormyrus lacerda) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Jenis Air
Freshwater
Informasi Perikanan
Ikan Buruan
Ya
Taxonomy
| Ordo | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Famili | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Spesies | Mormyrus lacerda |
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
How big does Bottle-nose get?
Bottle-nose can grow up to 50.0 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.
Where is Bottle-nose found?
Estuaries
What family does Bottle-nose belong to?
Bottle-nose (Mormyrus lacerda) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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