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Mormyrops Parvus
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * ''Mormyrops anguilloides'' ( Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * ''Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * ''Mormyrops caballus'' Pe ...
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Johannes Peter Müller
Johannes Peter Müller (14 July 1801 – 28 April 1858) was a German physiologist, comparative anatomy, comparative anatomist, ichthyology, ichthyologist, and herpetology, herpetologist, known not only for his discoveries but also for his ability to synthesize knowledge. The paramesonephric duct (Müllerian duct) was named in his honor. Life Early years and education Müller was born in Koblenz, Coblenz. He was the son of a poor shoemaker, and was about to be apprenticed to a saddler when his talents attracted the attention of his teacher, and he prepared himself to become a Roman Catholic Priest. During his Secondary school, college course in Koblenz, he devoted himself to the classics and made his own translations of Aristotle. At first, his intention was to become a priest. When he was eighteen, his love for natural science became dominant, and he turned to medicine, entering the University of Bonn in 1819. There he received his Doctor of Medicine, M.D. in 1822. He then studie ...
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Mormyrops Batesianus
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pe ...
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Mormyrops Intermedius
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Mormyrops Furcidens
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Mormyrops Engystoma
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pe ...
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Benigno Román
Benigno may refer to: ;Surname *Francesco Benigno (born 1967), Italian actor *Joe Benigno (born 1953), American sports radio personality *Teodoro Benigno (1923–2005), Filipino journalist ;Given name *Benigno Aquino Sr. (1894–1947), Filipino politician and Speaker of the Second Philippine Republic National Assembly from 1943 to 1944 *Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932–1983), Philippine Senator, son of Benigno Sr., and governor of Tarlac *Benigno Aquino III (1960–2021), Filipino politician, son of Benigno Jr., and president of the Philippines * Paolo Benigno Aquino IV (born 1977), Filipino politician, nephew of Benigno Jr. * Benigno Perez (born 1990), Filipino model, TV host and actor *Benigno Zaccagnini (1912-1989), Italian politician and physician ;Other *Benigno & Roberts, show hosted by Joe Benigno *San Benigno Canavese a municipality in the province of Turin See also *Benign *Benigni (other) *Benignus (other) Benignus may refer to: * Saint Benignus of Dijon (3rd ...
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Mormyrops Curviceps
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Mormyrops Curtus
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Decio Vinciguerra
Decio Vinciguerra (23 May 1856 – 5 October 1934) was an Italian physician and ichthyologist who for many years was Director of the Aquarium of Rome. Early years Decio Vinciguerra was born in Genoa on 23 May 1856. He studied at the University of Genoa, and in 1878 obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery. Immediately after graduating he was appointed assistant to the Chair of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy in the University of Genoa. He was naturally attracted to zoology, which he studied further, obtaining a doctorate degree. He became a botanist and a zoologist with particular interest in ichthyology. Vinciguerra was a member of the Italian expedition to Tierra del Fuego in 1882 led by Giacomo Bove. Although officially both zoologist and botanist, in fact Carlos Luigi Spegazzini from Buenos Aires handled the botanical work. The geologist Domenico Lovisato and the hydrologist Giovanni Roncagli made up the scientific party. Vinciguerra made valuable collections and observ ...
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Mormyrops Citernii
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Mormyrops Caballus
''Mormyrops'' is a genus of weakly electric fish in the family Mormyridae from freshwater in Africa. They are characterized by an elongate head measuring twice as long as high, and no teeth on the palate or the tongue. The genus includes the largest member of the mormyrid family, the cornish jack (''Mormyrops anguilloides'') at up to in length. Taxonomy and species According to FishBase, there are currently 21 recognized species in this genus. One of these (marked with one star* in list) is often placed in its own genus ''Oxymormyrus'' instead, and yet another (marked with two stars**) has occasionally also been placed in that genus. * '' Mormyrops anguilloides'' (Linnaeus 1758) (Cornish jack) * '' Mormyrops attenuatus'' Boulenger 1898 (Upoto mormyrid) * ''Mormyrops batesianus'' Boulenger 1909 (Bumba mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops boulengeri''* Pellegrin, 1900 (Alima River mormyrid) * '' Mormyrops breviceps'' Steindachner 1894 (Liberian elephantfish) * '' Mormyrops caballus'' Pel ...
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Franz Steindachner
Franz Steindachner (11 November 1834 in Vienna – 10 December 1919 in Vienna) was an Austrian Zoology, zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. He published over 200 papers on fishes and over 50 papers on reptiles and amphibians. Steindachner described hundreds of new species of fish and dozens of new amphibians and reptiles. At least seven species of reptile have been named after him. Work and career Being interested in natural history, Steindachner took up the study of fossil fishes on the recommendation of his friend Eduard Suess (1831–1914). In 1860 he was appointed to the position of director of the fish collection at the Naturhistorisches Museum, a position which had remained vacant since the death of Johann Jakob Heckel (1790–1857). (in German). Steindachner's reputation as an Ichthyology, ichthyologist grew, and in 1868 he was invited by Louis Agassiz (1807–1873) to accept a position at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. Steindachner took ...
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