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Petrocephalus levequei Bigorne & Paugy, 1990 |
| Family: | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Atlantic Guinean slope, may possibly occur in coastal basins of Liberia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-37. Body depth 2.8-3.9 x SL. Caudal peduncle depth 15.7-22.6 x SL. Anal fin base 3.4-4.2 x SL. Eye diameter 2.8-3.9 x head length. Same coloration as P. tenuicauda. Same triangular spot in dorsal and V-spot on caudal. Anal with triangular spot. | |||
| Biology: | Affinities: appearance close to P. tenuicauda; difference in number of soft rays. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||