Lake Turkana citharine
Citharinus citharus
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Overview
Lake Turkana citharine (Citharinus citharus) is a freshwater fish of the family Citharinidae, in the order Characiformes. Maximum recorded length is 58 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 58,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Characiformes (Characins) |
| Familie | Citharinidae |
| Arten | Citharinus citharus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Lake Turkana citharine get?
Lake Turkana citharine can grow up to 58.0 cm long and weigh 7.0 kg.
What family does Lake Turkana citharine belong to?
Lake Turkana citharine (Citharinus citharus) belongs to the family Citharinidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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