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Petrocephalus pallidomaculatus Bigorne & Paugy, 1990 |
| Family: | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Upper Niger, Volta, Mono and Ouémé basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-34. Body depth 3.0-3.5 x SL, caudal peduncle height 16.1-18.1 x SL, anal fin base 3.4-3.8 x SL. Eye diameter 3.0-3.5 x head length. Generally silvery color, sometimes with 1st dorsal fin rays grayish. Dorsal spot separated from dorsal fin base. Base of caudal peduncle marked with gray bar. | |||
| Biology: | Affinities: P. bovei. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||