Fishing for Eastern bottlenose mormyrid

Mormyrus longirostris

The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid is a freshwater fish known for its elongated snout and slender body. It typically measures around 12 inches in length and weighs up to 2 pounds. Inhabiting slow-moving rivers and lakes, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species exhibits a unique electric sense used for navigation and communication. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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