Aguja
Potamorrhaphis guianensis
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Freshwater
À propos
The aguja (Potamorrhaphis guianensis) is a freshwater fish reaching about 29.1 cm in length. It inhabits rivers and streams in northeastern South America and belongs to the family Belonidae, the needlefishes, characterized by their elongated jaws.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 29,100000381469727 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Freshwater
Plage de profondeur
0-?m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Famille | Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Espèces | Potamorrhaphis guianensis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Aguja get?
Aguja can grow up to 29.100000381469727 cm long.
What family does Aguja belong to?
Aguja (Potamorrhaphis guianensis) belongs to the family Belonidae (Needlefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).
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