mormyridae Definition
a family of freshwater fish found in Africa and Madagascar, commonly known as elephantfish due to their elongated snouts that resemble an elephant's trunk.
Phrases with mormyridae
Boulengeromyrus knoepffleri
a species of mormyridae found in the Congo River basin
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Campylomormyrus tamandua
a species of mormyridae found in the Niger River basin
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Gnathonemus petersii
a species of mormyridae found in the Nile River basin
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Summary: mormyridae in Brief
The term 'mormyridae' [mawr-muh-rahy-dee] refers to a family of freshwater fish found in Africa and Madagascar, commonly known as elephantfish due to their elongated snouts that resemble an elephant's trunk.
