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Mormyridae

Egyptian trunkfish

Mormyrus niloticus

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
46 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: Nile River basin, White Nile and Bahr-el-Jebel, from the delta up to Lake Albert (Ref. 3203 ).
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened
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