Mormyridae

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:application in bioelectricity studies
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires specific conditions
popular in some regions
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:color_variation some species exhibit sexual dimorphism
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:elephantfish
mormyrids
gptkbp:communication electrical signals
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing for some species
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
some species endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance in some African cultures
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:ecological_role important in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:electrical_organ present in many species
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by 1820s
gptkbp:fish_species explored
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations used by local fishermen
gptkbp:fossil_record exists
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Mormyrus
gptkb:Gnathonemus
gptkb:Pollimyrus
gptkb:Brachyplatystoma
Marcusenius
Hyperopisus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:habitat_preference riverine and lacustrine environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mormyridae
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
gptkbp:notable_feature electroreception
gptkbp:notable_traits electroreception
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osteoglossiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Gymnarchidae
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest neuroscience
gptkbp:senses well-developed olfactory system
gptkbp:size varies by species
up to 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure varies by species
gptkbp:species approximately 200
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other fish species
gptkbp:threats gptkb:invasive_species
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Osteoglossidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5