The Mormyrids (Petrocephalus bovei) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
Petrocephalus bovei is a small African elephantfish (Mormyridae) from fresh water of West and Central Africa. The species has a stocky, silvery-grey body with a blunt, rounded head and reaches about 11 cm. Like other mormyrids it produces weak electric discharges; in this species the temporal patterns of those discharges play a role in species recognition. Research indicates the fish relies more on vision than on smell. It feeds on small invertebrates and insect larvae taken from the bottom. The species is a fractional spawner and has no fishery value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mormyrids?
The Mormyrids has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Mormyrids live?
The Mormyrids lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Mormyrids get?
The Mormyrids grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Mormyrids dangerous to humans?
No, the Mormyrids is harmless to humans.
Is the Mormyrids edible?
The Mormyrids is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Petrocephalus
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