Eastern bottlenose
Mormyrus longirostris
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Overview
Eastern bottlenose (Mormyrus longirostris) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 75 cm, with a maximum published weight of 10 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 10,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Loại nước
Freshwater
Thông tin câu cá
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Taxonomy
| Bộ | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Họ | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Loài | Mormyrus longirostris |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Eastern bottlenose get?
Eastern bottlenose can grow up to 75.0 cm long and weigh 10.0 kg.
What family does Eastern bottlenose belong to?
Eastern bottlenose (Mormyrus longirostris) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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