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The Sudan stonebasher (Petrocephalus soudanensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Sudan stonebasher is an elephantfish (Mormyridae) from West and Central Africa. The species has a stocky, laterally compressed, silvery-grey body with a short, blunt head and a small mouth - unlike the long-snouted elephantfishes. Like all elephantfishes it generates a weak electric field with an organ in the tail base to navigate in turbid water and communicate with conspecifics. It inhabits rivers and floodplains and feeds on insect larvae and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sudan stonebasher?
The Sudan stonebasher has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Short, blunt head; weakly electric elephantfish that navigates and communicates electrically.
Where does the Sudan stonebasher live?
The Sudan stonebasher lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West and Central Africa; rivers and floodplains.
How big does the Sudan stonebasher get?
The Sudan stonebasher grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Sudan stonebasher dangerous to humans?
No, the Sudan stonebasher is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Sudan stonebasher edible?
The Sudan stonebasher is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Petrocephalus
More from the family Mormyridae
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