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Mormyridae

Petrocephalus pallidomaculatus

Petrocephalus pallidomaculatus

Nine Point Seven Centimeters Mormyrid Fish of African Waters

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

Petrocephalus pallidomaculatus is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 9.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Bonytongues
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Petrocephalus
Maximum length: 9.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Upper Niger, Volta, Mono and Ouémé basins.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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