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Longnosed Elephant Fish [Edit]

Species: Gnathonemus petersi	Family: Mormyridae	Type: Tropical Freshwater
Other Name: Peter's Elephant-nose, Ubangi Mormyrid	Adult Size: 23cm	Location: Tropical Africa

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This nocturnal species emits electrical impulses which enable it to navigate in the dark or in muddy waters. It is highly sensitive to water quality changes, and has been used to monitor water quality in industrial contexts.

Rivers in Nigeria, Cameroon and Zaire

Submitted by: Ian Bush

Diet:
Carnivorous Tank Levels:
Lower Temperament:
Peaceful

Temprature:
24-29 °C PH:
6-7.2 Capacity:
500 litres