Campylomormyrus numenius

An unusual long nosed Mormyrid (a family of weakly electric fish found primarily in Africa), Campylomormyrus numenius is rarely encountered in the hobby. Found in the Pool Malebo, in the middle Congo River, it inhabits slow moving, shallow waters usually over muddy or sandy substrate. Their elongated and highly sensitive snout is used to root through substrate to find small prey items. In the aquarium, they can be a somewhat finicky eater at first, but will usually accept frozen bloodworms, mysis, and other similar foods. They should be kept with peaceful tankmates to avoid bullying or the fish being outcompeted for food.