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The Graham's stonebasher (Hippopotamyrus grahami) is a fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
Graham's stonebasher is an elephantfish (Mormyridae) from the fresh waters of East Africa. The species has a stocky, laterally compressed, silvery-grey body with a short, blunt head. Like all elephantfishes it generates a weak electric field with an organ in the tail base to navigate in turbid water, locate prey and communicate with conspecifics. It inhabits rivers and lakes and searches the bottom with its sensitive snout for insect larvae and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Graham's stonebasher?
The Graham's stonebasher is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Short, blunt head; weakly electric elephantfish that navigates and communicates electrically.
Where does the Graham's stonebasher live?
The Graham's stonebasher is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. East Africa; rivers and lakes.
How big does the Graham's stonebasher get?
The Graham's stonebasher grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Graham's stonebasher dangerous to humans?
No, the Graham's stonebasher is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Graham's stonebasher edible?
The Graham's stonebasher is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Hippopotamyrus
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