Campylomormyrus Rhynchophorus
📖 Overview
Possesses electro receptors over the entire head and on the ventral and dorsal regions of the body, but absent from the side and the caudal peduncle where the electric organ is located .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 34; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33 - 36.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Campylomormyrus Rhynchophorus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.0 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C widespread in the Congo River basin in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campylomormyrus lualabaensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus lualabaensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus rhynchophorus | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus rhynchophorus lualabaensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 105 records indexed .
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