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Elephant Nose Fish
Fish
Type
10+ years
Average Lifespan
Other
Fish Name
Fresh Water
Environment
16-20 cm
Size
The Elephantnose fish is a freshwater African species famous for its long, trunk-like lower lip and its ability to generate weak electric signals.
Scientific Classification
Scientific name: Gnathonemus petersii
Family: Mormyridae (elephantfishes)
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Common names: Elephant nose fish,
Distribution & Habitat
Native to West and Central Africa
Found in river systems such as the Niger River, Congo River, and Ogooué River
Prefers slow-moving, muddy rivers and streams with dense vegetation
Thrives in soft, slightly acidic water
Unique Features
Electric Sense
Produces weak electric fields using a specialized organ in its tail.
Uses electrolocation to navigate, find food, and communicate in murky water.
Has a large brain relative to body size, making it one of the more intelligent freshwater fish species.
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