Campylomormyrus bredoi explained

The Mweru elephantfish, Campylomormyrus bredoi is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found only in Lake Mweru. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo^[1] and can reach a size of approximately .^[2]

Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified in the "vulnerable (VU)" category.^[1]

Size

This species reaches a length of 37cm (15inches).

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of the Belgian explorer Hans J. Brédo (1903–1991), who collected the holotype specimen.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Moelants, T. . 2010 . Campylomormyrus bredoi . e.T182693A7945317 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182693A7945317.en . 14 June 2023.
2. Gosse, J.-P. (1984). Mormyridae. p. 63–122. En J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse y D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ORSTOM, París y MRAC, Tervuren. Vol. 1.
3. Web site: Family MORMYRIDAE Bonaparte 1831 (Elephantfishes) . 12 November 2024 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.