Mormyridae

Lower Congo River mormyrid

Mormyrus cyaneus

Twenty Six Centimeters Mormyrid Fish of African Waters

• Blue
• Tropical
• Lower river
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Africa
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Mormyrus cyaneus is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can reach a size of approximately 260 mm (10 in). Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified as "vulnerable (VU)".