Reed
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
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Brackish
Overview
Reed (Erpetoichthys calabaricus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Polypteridae (Bichirs), in the order Polypteriformes. Maximum recorded length is 37 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 37,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
0-?m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Polypteriformes (Bichirs & Reedfish) |
| Familia | Polypteridae (Bichirs) |
| Especies | Erpetoichthys calabaricus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Reed get?
Reed can grow up to 37.0 cm long.
What family does Reed belong to?
Reed (Erpetoichthys calabaricus) belongs to the family Polypteridae (Bichirs) in the order Polypteriformes (Bichirs & Reedfish).
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