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Dwarf stonebasher

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Dwarf stonebasher
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Family: Mormyridae
Genus: Pollimyrus
Species:
P. castelnaui
Binomial name
Pollimyrus castelnaui
Boulenger, 1911

The dwarf stonebasher (Pollimyrus castelnaui) is a small and weakly electric elephantfish attaining an average length of 2 centimetres.[2] This species inhabits landlocked freshwater habitats spread across Angola, Namibia, and Botswana. It is occasionally found in the aquarium trade, being referred to as the “baby whale fish”,[3] however it is difficult to maintain due to all specimens being wild caught.

References

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  1. ^ Tweddle, D.; Bills, R.; Marshall, B.; Moelants, T.; Vreven, E. (2019). "Pollimyrus castelnaui". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T182769A100219229. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T182769A100219229.en. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Pollimyrus castelnaui". Fishbase. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Baby whale fish". Badman's Tropical Fish. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.