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Itoui

Porotergus gymnotus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longueur maximale
85,0 cm
Famille
Apteronotidae

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 85,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Type d'eau
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordre Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes)
Famille Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes)
Espèces Porotergus gymnotus

Foire aux questions

How big does Itoui get?
Itoui can grow up to 85.0 cm long.
What family does Itoui belong to?
Itoui (Porotergus gymnotus) belongs to the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).

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