Anguilla
Gymnotus chaviro
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Freshwater
Overview
Anguilla (Gymnotus chaviro) is a freshwater fish of the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels), in the order Gymnotiformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–2 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,5 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 1-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
نطاق العمق
1-2m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| الفصيلة | Gymnotidae (Electric eels) |
| الأنواع | Gymnotus chaviro |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Anguilla get?
Anguilla can grow up to 27.5 cm long.
What family does Anguilla belong to?
Anguilla (Gymnotus chaviro) belongs to the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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