African carp
Mormyrops anguilloides
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African carp (Mormyrops anguilloides) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 150 cm, with a maximum published weight of 15 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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The African carp (Mormyrops anguilloides) is a large freshwater weakly electric fish found across sub-Saharan Africa, reaching up to 150 cm and 15 kg. It has an elongated, eel-like body and generates weak electrical fields for navigation and communication.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 15,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Balıkçılık Bilgileri
Taxonomy
| Takım | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Familya | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Türler | Mormyrops anguilloides |
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