Barred pencilfish
Nannostomus espei
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Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
4,0 cm
Familia
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Characiformes (Characins) |
| Familia | Lebiasinidae (Pencilfish) |
| Especies | Nannostomus espei |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Barred pencilfish get?
Barred pencilfish can grow up to 4.0 cm long.
What family does Barred pencilfish belong to?
Barred pencilfish (Nannostomus espei) belongs to the family Lebiasinidae (Pencilfish) in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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