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South American lungfish

Lepidosiren paradoxa

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maximale Länge
125,0 cm
Familie

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 125,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Wassertyp
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordnung Ceratodontiformes
Familie Lepidosirenidae
Arten Lepidosiren paradoxa

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How big does South American lungfish get?
South American lungfish can grow up to 125.0 cm long.
What family does South American lungfish belong to?
South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) belongs to the family Lepidosirenidae in the order Ceratodontiformes.

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