Marcusenius brucii
Appearance
Marcusenius brucii | |
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M. Bruciii | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Osteoglossiformes |
Family: | Mormyridae |
Genus: | Marcusenius |
Species: | M. brucii
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Binomial name | |
Marcusenius brucii Boulenger, 1910
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Marcusenius brucii is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae found in the Ogun, Oshun and Mono rivers. It is native to Nigeria and Togo;[1] it can reach a size of approximately 330 mm.[2]
Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified in the "vulnerable (VU)" category.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Moelants, T. (2010). «Marcusenius brucii». IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.
- ^ Olaosebikan, B.D.;Raji, A. (1998). Field guide to Nigerian freshwater fishes. Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Nigeria. 106 p.
- ^ IUCN (2011). «IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.».
External links
[edit]Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Marcusenius brucii". FishBase. February 2013 version.