Monostichodus elongatus

Monostichodus elongatus

Elongated Distichodontid Fish from African Waters

Tropical
Lower river
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Monostichodus elongatus is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 9.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Distichodontidae
Genus: Monostichodus
Maximum length: 9.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Lower Guinea endemic, only occurring in the Ogowe River in Gabon (Ref. 7094 , 81638 ).

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