Macana
Brachyhypopomus benjamini
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Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
13,5 cm
Familia
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 13,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familia | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) |
| Especies | Brachyhypopomus benjamini |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Macana get?
Macana can grow up to 13.5 cm long.
What family does Macana belong to?
Macana (Brachyhypopomus benjamini) belongs to the family Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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