Djebba Mormyrid

Marcusenius abadii

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

Marcusenius abadii is a species of electric fish of the family Mormyridae found in the Niger, Benue and Volta rivers. It is native to Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger and Togo; it can reach a size of approximately 400 mm (16 in). Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified as "Least concern (LC)".

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Marcusenius
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: lower Niger, the Bénoué and the Voltas. Also known from the upper Niger (Ref. 3203 ). Affinities: close to Marcusenius cyprinoides .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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