Wormjawed mormyrid (Campylomormyrus tamandua)

Scientific name: Campylomormyrus tamandua G?nther, 1864

The Wormjawed mormyrid (Campylomormyrus tamandua) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Africa, Volta, Niger, Tchad, Shari and Congo basins.

Wormjawed mormyrid care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines: 0; Dorsal soft rays: 28-31; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 31 - 35. Young with dark band across body between anterior end of dorsal and anal which widens in the center and surrounded by a clear zone on each side in the form of a parenthesis; first dorsal and anal ray marked with black; this coloration disappears in individuals > 20 cm; Dorsal origin behind origin of anal fin; body depth 3.9-4.7 x SL; head length 3-5 x SL; head 2.3-3.3x longer than large.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Campylomormyrus tamandua
Family: Mormyridae (Elephantfishes)
Order: Osteoglossiformes (Bony tongues)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 43.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 5 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Volta, Niger, Tchad, Shari and Congo basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)