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The Victoria stonebasher (Marcusenius victoriae) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
The elephantfish is an elephantfish (Mormyridae) from East Africa. The species has a stocky, dark body with a small, blunt head. In Lake Kyoga it keeps in or near water-lily swamps, and in Lake Victoria in shallow inshore waters over vegetated bottoms. Like other elephantfishes it generates a weak electric field to navigate and find prey. Nocturnally it searches for insect larvae and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Victoria stonebasher?
The Victoria stonebasher has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Elephantfish of Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga; occurs in water lily swamps, weakly electric.
Where does the Victoria stonebasher live?
The Victoria stonebasher lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. East Africa; Lakes Victoria and Kyoga, vegetated shore waters.
How big does the Victoria stonebasher get?
The Victoria stonebasher grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Victoria stonebasher dangerous to humans?
No, the Victoria stonebasher is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Victoria stonebasher edible?
The Victoria stonebasher is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Marcusenius
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