Many sellers describe these fish as shy and sensitive. Most of them come from rivers with stagnant or slow-moving water, and they prefer muddy areas and soft bottoms. Here are the average sizes of these most popular species: Species Max Size Mormyrus Tapirus 17 inches (43 cm) Mormyrus longirostris (Eastern bottlenose mormyrid) 30 inches (75 cm) Mormyrus Lacerda (Western bottlenose mormyrid) 19.6 inches (50 cm) Mormyrus Kannume (Elephant-snout fish) 23.6 inches (60 cm) Mormyrus Rume 11.8 inches (30 cm) Marcusenius macrolepidotus (Bulldog) 11.8 inches (30 cm) Date from fishbaseĪlthough the members are different in size, they all come from the same natural habitats in Africa. The average Freshwater Dolphin Fish size depends on the particular species. The average lifespan of the freshwater dolphin fish is 5 – 8 years, but some have been known to live up to 10 years with great habitat and top-notch water quality in captivity- the number of two years of age dominates the population. The underside is usually lighter in color. These species have a torpedo-shaped body with a brown, grey, or black coloration. In addition, they have large brain sizes due to their enlarged cerebellum, which is also why they are incredibly personable and intelligent.Īnother interesting adaptation is the auditory vesicle located in their inner ears, which can be used for communication and self-defense. The most distinct feature of Freshwater Dolphin Fish is their short and extended snout. These species are medium-sized fish with a shorter and more bottle-like snout. Mormyrus Lacerda (Western bottlenose mormyrid).Mormyrus longirostris (Eastern bottlenose mormyrid).The most popular ones in the aquarium trade are: Be aware this species is a far smaller species in the genus.Īs we mentioned before, more than one species under the common name Freshwater Dolphin Fish. Most Mormyrids are sold as this species at the local fish store.
Species with long, sharp, and tubular snouts are known as the popular “elephant-nosed fish.” The most well-known species is Peters’s elephant-nose fish (Gnathonemus petersii). The shape and structure of mouthparts are one of the main ways to tell apart different members of Mormyridae. These elephantfish come with an extended “elephant-like” snout that is used for mud-sifting and waiting to ambush their prey.
Pricing for the pedestal option is based on a per project basis.The Mormyridae is a diverse family with almost 221 recognized species, is also known as freshwater elephantfish, and originates from the waters of Africa.
Pedestal mounting is an available option, this add on is necessary when using our products for addition to signs, displays or other interior or outdoor use. This allows for easy and quick installation. 3D dolphin replicas are suspended by attaching either a heavy monofilament, string or light gauge wire to small holes in the top dorsal fin and top portion of the tail and when necessary we will include an eye hole screw in the head portion of the replica.
#Dolphin fish skin#
This process cuts labor and supplies cost and therefore results in a lower price point however the skin texture and finishing process is the same as a traditional full mount.Ĭow Dolphin 3D mounts are intended to be suspended from the ceiling and are completely finished on all sides for 360 degree viewing. When displayed the circumference of the half mount is either touching the wall or very close to the wall. Our Cow Dolphin half mounts are produced by casting the front part of our two sided wall mount molds. These two sided wall mounts are not intended to be hung from the ceiling. The backside of the mount that is touching the wall or not viewable is actually painted black. We like to call them Green Hornets when Marlin fishing as they pile in and wreck our spread while in search for the big Blue Marlin.Īll of our two sided Cow Dolphin full mounts are made of fiberglass for a lifetime of enjoyment and are hand crafted to represent the fish you caught or to showcase the fishes alive and lit up look as if it was swimming in the ocean. Everything you see while the fish mount is hanging on the wall is painted. In Hawaii they call them Mahi Mahi and over in California and Mexico they are called Dorado. Cow Dolphin are a sought after game fish around the world with many different names.
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