African pike
Hepsetus cuvieri
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African pike (Hepsetus cuvieri) is a freshwater fish of the family Hepsetidae, in the order Characiformes. Maximum recorded length is 37 cm.
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The African pike (Hepsetus cuvieri) is a freshwater predatory fish reaching about 37 cm in length. It inhabits rivers of West and Central Africa and is a member of the characiform family Hepsetidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 37,0 cm |
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Taxonomy
| Ordre | Characiformes (Characins) |
| Famille | Hepsetidae |
| Espèces | Hepsetus cuvieri |
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