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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Athi elephant-snout fish

Mormyrus tenuirostris Peters, 1882
Max Length
33.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Athi elephant-snout fish (Mormyrus tenuirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mormyridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mormyrus tenuirostris
Authority
Peters, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
33.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Athi elephant-snout fish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Athi elephant-snout fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Athi elephant-snout fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Athi elephant-snout fish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
33.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Peters, 1882

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