Fin's Fish Guide
The Elephantfish (Marcusenius furcidens) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The elephantfish is an elephantfish (Mormyridae) from West Africa. The species has a dark, elongate body with a small, downward-pointing mouth. Like its relatives it generates a field with a weak electric organ in the tail with which it orients and communicates in turbid water. It lives bottom-bound in rivers and feeds on insect larvae and other small bottom invertebrates. Females can produce many thousands of eggs. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Elephantfish?
The Elephantfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Weak electric organ for orientation in turbid water; bottom-dwelling elephantfish of West Africa.
Where does the Elephantfish live?
The Elephantfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West Africa; rivers.
How big does the Elephantfish get?
The Elephantfish grows to a maximum of about 32 cm.
Is the Elephantfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Elephantfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Elephantfish edible?
The Elephantfish is rarely eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Elephantfish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Elephantfish is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Marcusenius
More from the family Mormyridae
Want the complete picture on the Elephantfish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Elephantfish is one of 12,519 species in the app.