The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid (Mormyrus caschive) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The eastern bottlenose mormyrid is an elephantfish (Mormyridae) from fresh water of the Nile drainage and East Africa. The species grows to about 1 metre and has an elongate, dark body with a long dorsal fin and a downturned, trunk-like snout. It generates a weak electric field to navigate in turbid water and probe the mud for insect larvae, worms and small invertebrates. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eastern bottlenose mormyrid?
The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Eastern bottlenose mormyrid live?
The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Eastern bottlenose mormyrid get?
The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Eastern bottlenose mormyrid dangerous to humans?
No, the Eastern bottlenose mormyrid is harmless to humans.
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