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Quiché tetra

Astyanax brevimanus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Family

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Order Characiformes (Characins)
Family Characidae (Characins)
Species Astyanax brevimanus

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Quiché tetra belong to?
Quiché tetra (Astyanax brevimanus) belongs to the family Characidae (Characins) in the order Characiformes (Characins).

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