Kingdom Animalia Order Osteoglossiformes Genus Mormyrus Higher classification Mormyrus | Phylum Chordata Family Mormyridae Scientific name Mormyrus macrocephalus Rank Species | |
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Mormyrus macrocephalus is a species of fish in the Mormyridae family.
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The average length of the Mormyrus macrocephalus is about 32 centimeters or 12 inches. The Mormyrus macrocephalus is recorded to be of least concern to being an endangered species with no threat to its population to be identified, and there are not any conservation actions happening to help conserve the species.
Location
It is endemic to Uganda. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater lakes.The Mormyrus macrocephalus can be found in the areas of Uganda in the lakes of Kyoga and Kwania, the Victoria Nile, and the dams in the Teso district. They occupy freshwater environments.
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