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Mormyridae
Campylomormyrus alces (Boulenger, 1920)
Nomenclature
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Subfamily: MormyrinaeGenus: Campylomormyrus
Species:
Campylomormyrus alces (Boulenger, 1920)
Usage:
valid
Reference:
Synonyms, objective (homotypic):
- Gnathonemus alces Boulenger, 1920
Type material:
Syntypes: BMNH 1919.9.10.64-65 (2); MRAC 7105 (1), 7381 (1), 7382 (1).
Taxonomic notes:
Considerable morphological variation exists within this species (length and angle of snout) and boundaries between C. alces, C. elephas and C. christyi are unclear.
Type locality:
Stanley [Boyoma] Falls, Democratic Republic of Congo.