Curved-Nose Elephantfish

Fish > Elephantfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Curved-Nose ElephantfishScientific Name: Campylomormyrus curvirostrisCategory: FishSubcategory: ElephantfishesSize: Total length: 12–16 in (30–40 cm)Weight: 12–28 oz (350–800 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10+ years in natural deep river channel...

Barred Bichir

Fish > Bichirs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barred BichirScientific Name: Polypterus delheziCategory: FishSubcategory: BichirsSize: Total length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.3 lb (0.7–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild; up to 20+ years in captivityDiet: Carnivore (small fish,...

Double-nosed Elephantfish

Fish > Mormyrids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Double-nosed ElephantfishScientific Name: Campylomormyrus rhynchophorusCategory: FishSubcategory: MormyridsSize: Total length: 8.7–12.6 in (22–32 cm)Weight: 5.3–12.0 oz (150–340 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild tropical river systemsDiet: Benthic...

Alexander’s Cusimanse

Mammals > Carnivorans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alexander’s CusimanseScientific Name: Crossarchus alexandriCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-and-body: 13–18 in (33–45 cm); Tail: 6–8 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; up to...

Wormdish Elephantfish

Fish > Mormyridae & Elephantfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wormdish ElephantfishScientific Name: Campylomormyrus tamanduaCategory: FishSubcategory: Mormyridae & ElephantfishesSize: Total length: 12–16 in (30–40 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.2 lb (0.5–1.0 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 8–12+ years in the wildDiet:...