Campylomormyrus mirus (Boulenger 1898)

Onglets principaux

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Population:

Population

No information available.

Population Trend

Unknown
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Threats:

Major Threats

Overfishing on the Central Congo River and mining for gold north of the Congo stream pose threats to this species.
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Least Concern (LC)

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Conservation Actions:

Conservation Actions

None known.
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Range Description:

Campylomormyrus mirus is known from the Central Congo River itself, including the Wagenia Falls (Stanley Falls) and from the Uele system, Central Congo River basin.

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Africa: middle Congo River main course, Wagenia Falls and Uélé River in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 83752).

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Central Africa.

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Maximum size: 470 mm TL

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Max. size:

47.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 3203))

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Habitat and Ecology:

Habitat and Ecology

This is a demersal species.

Systems

  • Freshwater
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