Scorpion cat-fish
Heteropneustes fossilis
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Overview
Scorpion cat-fish (Heteropneustes fossilis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Heteropneustidae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 41 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.4 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 1 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 41,20000076293945 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,4 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-1m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Heteropneustidae |
| Especies | Heteropneustes fossilis |
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