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Mormyridae
Heteromormyrus longilateralis (Kramer & Swartz, 2010)
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Found in and adapted to permanently flowing water with a strong current; present in well-vegetated and steeps banks of the Kunene river, which indicates that this species might prefer undercut banks with structures such as roots (Ref. 85059).
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Africa: endemic to the Kunene River (Ref. 85059).
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Analsoft rays: 22 - 25
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17.2 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 85059))
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Head broadly rounded with a terminally positioned mouth, lower jaw protruding less forward than upper; body long and slender, laterally compressed (Ref. 85059). Dorsal fin origin set far back and behind that of anal fin, situated about two-thirds of standard length from snout, obliquely orientated with anterior portion of the fin higher than the posterior portion (Ref. 85059). Anal fin opposite dorsal fin but origin further anterior and also obliquely orientated, anteriorly lower and posteriorly higher, margin broadly rounded (Ref. 85059). Scales cycloid with reticulate striae, except in centre, extending anteriorly to operculum and pectoral fins (Ref. 85059). Caudal peduncle slender and subcylindrical over the entire length, usually slightly less than one-fifth in standard length (Ref. 85059). Dark brown with a vertical black band from dorsal origin that is only weak in most specimens (Ref. 85059).
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benthopelagic; freshwater
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Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 15
Species With Barcodes: 1
Not Evaluated
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fisheries:
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