Species guide
How to catch Eastern bottlenose mormyrid
Mormyrus longirostris
freshwatergame fishMormyridae
The Eastern bottlenose mormyrid is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive elongated snout. It is a social species that often forms shoals and uses electric signals for communication. They are adaptable feeders, consuming a varied diet including insects and small aquatic creatures.
Where they live
This fish inhabits freshwater areas in Africa, favoring caves, muddy bottoms, and weed-covered waters where it hides and forms shoals.
Typical size
Up to about 75 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- weeds
- insects
- small crustaceans
- mollusks
- blood worms
- larvae and pupae
Best baits
- worms
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small jigs
- insect imitations
How to fish for them
- bait fishing
- light spinning
- bottom fishing
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