Campylomormyrus elephas

Campylomormyrus elephas (Boulenger, 1898) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Mormyridae (order Osteoglossiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the elephant-trunk mormyrid.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Campylomormyrus elephas (Boulenger, 1898) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osteoglossiformes, Campylomormyrus elephas exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Mormyridae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Mormyridae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.