Aguja
Potamorrhaphis guianensis
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Aguja (Potamorrhaphis guianensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Belonidae (Needlefishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 29 cm.
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The aguja (Potamorrhaphis guianensis) is a freshwater fish reaching about 29.1 cm in length. It inhabits rivers and streams in northeastern South America and belongs to the family Belonidae, the needlefishes, characterized by their elongated jaws.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 29,100000381469727 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Familia | Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Especies | Potamorrhaphis guianensis |
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