Marcusenius moorii (Günther, 1867)

Onglets principaux

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Range Description:

Marcusenius moorii is known from Pool Malebo (Stanley Pool) and from the Lower and Central Congo River basin. It is also widely distributed in Lower Guinea region, from the Sanaga basin to the Kouilou.

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Threats:

Major Threats

None known.
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Africa: Ogowe, Kouilou-Niari Rivers in Gabon and Congo River. Recorded from Cameroon and Republic of Congo (Ref. 27691).

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Least Concern (LC)

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Distribution:

Marcusenius moorii is distributed in Lower Guinea from the Sanaga basin to the Kouilou. It also occurs in the lower and central Congo River basins (see BODEN et al., 1997).

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Conservation Actions:

Conservation Actions

None known.
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Western and central Africa.

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 27 - 29

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Maximum size: 214 mm SL

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Max. size:

21.4 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 27691))

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