Marcusenius Moorii
📖 Overview
Marcusenius Moorii (Marcusenius moorii), first described by Günther, 1867 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes). Adults typically reach 21.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 29. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marcusenius Moorii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical widespread in the Congo River basin, from the lower Congo basin (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnathonemus lambouri | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus moori | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Gnathonemus moorii longulus | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius lambouri | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius paucisquamatus | Taverne, Thys van den Audenaerde & Heymer | 1976 | Synonym |
| Mormyrus grandisquamis | Peters | 1876 | Synonym |
| Mormyrus lepturus | Günther | 1872 | Synonym |
| Mormyrus moori | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 386 records indexed .
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