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Campylomormyrus bredoi

The Mweru elephantfish, Campylomormyrus bredoi is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found only in Lake Mweru. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can reach a size of approximately .

Regarding its conservation status, according to the IUCN, this species can be classified in the "vulnerable (VU)" category.

Size

This species reaches a length of .

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of the Belgian explorer Hans J. Brédo (1903–1991), who collected the holotype specimen.

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