Churchill
Petrocephalus catostoma
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
15,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Churchill (Petrocephalus catostoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Familia | Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) |
| Especies | Petrocephalus catostoma |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Churchill get?
Churchill can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
Where is Churchill found?
Estuaries
What family does Churchill belong to?
Churchill (Petrocephalus catostoma) belongs to the family Mormyridae (Elephantfishes) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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