Paramormyrops longicaudatus (Taverne, Thys van den Audenaerde, Heymer & Géry, 1977)
photo by Hopkins, C.D.

Family:  Mormyridae (Elephantfishes)
Max. size:  23.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Ogowe River and Ivindo River in Gabon (Ref. 81635).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-27. A slender and elongate body (Ref. 81635). Head gently rounded, sloping downward; snout is V-shaped from above (Ref. 81635). Fleshy submental swelling present (Ref. 81635). Origin of anal fin slightly in advance of dorsal fin (Ref. 81635). Body colour is light brown to yellow above, yellowish gold below; small dark brown spots irregular over the body surface (Ref. 81635).
Biology:  Its preferred environment is large rivers, where it inhabits shallow regions with rapids (Ref. 81635).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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