Shining pencilfish
Nannostomus nitidus
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Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
3,5 cm
الفصيلة
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 3,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Characiformes (Characins) |
| الفصيلة | Lebiasinidae (Pencilfish) |
| الأنواع | Nannostomus nitidus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Shining pencilfish get?
Shining pencilfish can grow up to 3.5 cm long.
What family does Shining pencilfish belong to?
Shining pencilfish (Nannostomus nitidus) belongs to the family Lebiasinidae (Pencilfish) in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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