Marcusenius abadii
| Marcusenius abadii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Osteoglossiformes |
| Family: | Mormyridae |
| Genus: | Marcusenius |
| Species: | M. abadii |
| Binomial name | |
| Marcusenius abadii Boulenger, 1901 | |
Marcusenius abadii is a species of electric fish of the family Mormyridae found in the Niger, Benue and Volta rivers. It is native to Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger and Togo;[1] it can reach a size of approximately 400 mm (16 in).[2]
Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified as "Least concern (LC)".[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Olaosebikan, B.D. (2020). "Marcusenius abadii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T182416A135004644. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T182416A135004644.en. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Ita, E.O. (1984). J.M. Kapetsky; Petr, T. (eds.). Status of African reservoir fisheries (Technical report). Kainji (Nigeria). pp. 43–103. CIFA Tech. Pap. 10.
External links
Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Marcusenius abadii". FishBase. February 2013 version.