Mormyrids

Petrocephalus bovei

Eleven Point Five Centimeters Mormyrid Fish

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Petrocephalus bovei is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, known from Côte d'Ivoire, also found in Chad, Niger, Volta River, Gambia and Senegal basins, including the Nile.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Petrocephalus
Maximum length: 11.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Chad, Niger, Volta, Gambia and Senegal basins, including the Nile. Also known from Côte d'Ivoire (Ref. 272 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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