Marcusenius_brucii

<i>Marcusenius brucii</i>

Marcusenius brucii

Species of fish

Marcusenius brucii is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae found in the Ogun, Oshun and Mono rivers. It is native to Nigeria and Togo;[1] it can reach a size of approximately 330 mm.[2]

Quick Facts Marcusenius brucii, Conservation status ...

Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified in the "vulnerable (VU)" category.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Moelants, T. (2010). «Marcusenius brucii». IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.
  2. [2]
    Olaosebikan, B.D.;Raji, A. (1998). Field guide to Nigerian freshwater fishes. Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Nigeria. 106 p.
  3. [3]
    IUCN (2011). «IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2.».

Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Marcusenius brucii" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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