Marcusenius brucii

Marcusenius brucii
M. Bruciii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Marcusenius
Species:
M. brucii
Binomial name
Marcusenius brucii
Boulenger, 1910

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

  1. ^ Moelants, T. (2010). «Marcusenius brucii». IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.
  2. ^ Olaosebikan, B.D.;Raji, A. (1998). Field guide to Nigerian freshwater fishes. Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Nigeria. 106 p.
  3. ^ IUCN (2011). «IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.».

Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Marcusenius brucii". FishBase. February 2013 version.


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