African carp
Mormyrops oudoti
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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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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
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| วงศ์ | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Mormyrops oudoti |
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