African longfin
Bryconalestes longipinnis
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Brackish
الطول الأقصى
16,399999618530273 cm
الفصيلة
نبذة
The African longfin (Bryconalestes longipinnis) is a brackish-water fish reaching about 16.4 cm in length. It inhabits coastal rivers and lagoons in West Africa and is notable for its elongated dorsal and pectoral fins.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,399999618530273 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
نوع الماء
Brackish
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Characiformes (Characins) |
| الفصيلة | Alestidae (African Tetras) |
| الأنواع | Bryconalestes longipinnis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does African longfin get?
African longfin can grow up to 16.399999618530273 cm long.
Where is African longfin found?
Estuaries
What family does African longfin belong to?
African longfin (Bryconalestes longipinnis) belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras) in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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