Lokundi mormyrid

Hippopotamyrus castor

Mormyrid Fish of the Niger Basin

Lokundi mormyrid is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 26 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Hippopotamyrus
Maximum length: 26 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Sanaga and Lokoundje Rivers in Cameroon. Also known from the Cross River, Nigeria. Similar to Hippopotamyrus pictus and Hippopotamyrus paugyi .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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