Mormyrus macrocephalus

Mormyrus macrocephalus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Mormyrus
Species:
M. macrocephalus
Binomial name
Mormyrus macrocephalus

Mormyrus macrocephalus is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Mormyridae.

Information

The average length of Mormyrus macrocephalus is about 32 centimeters or 12 inches.[2] Mormyrus macrocephalus is recorded to be of least concern to being an endangered species with no threat to its population to be identified, and there are not any conservation actions happening to help conserve the species.[1]

Location

It is endemic to Uganda. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater lakes.[3] Mormyrus macrocephalus can be found in the areas of Uganda in the lakes of Kyoga and Kwania, the Victoria Nile, and the dams in the Teso district.[2] They occupy freshwater environments.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Natugonza, V. & Musinguzi, L. (2022). "Mormyrus macrocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T60727A47212430. Retrieved 3 August 2022.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Mormyrus macrocephalus". Fish Base. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  3. ^ a b Twongo, T.K. (2006). "Mormyrus macrocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60727A12400851. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60727A12400851.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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