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Diagnostic Description

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Ratio base of dorsal/base of anal = 0.8-0.9; body length/SL ratio = 2.9-3.3 peduncle 1.9-2.0 x longer than deep.
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 36; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 29 - 31
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Marcusenius brucii

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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

  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.».

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Marcusenius brucii: Brief Summary

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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; it can reach a size of approximately 330 mm.

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

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