West African pygmy herring
Sierrathrissa leonensis
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Freshwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 3,5199999809265137 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-8m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-8m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familia | Dorosomatidae |
| Especies | Sierrathrissa leonensis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does West African pygmy herring get?
West African pygmy herring can grow up to 3.5199999809265137 cm long.
What family does West African pygmy herring belong to?
West African pygmy herring (Sierrathrissa leonensis) belongs to the family Dorosomatidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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