Margay pencil catfish
Trichomycterus maracaya
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Freshwater
Overview
Margay pencil catfish (Trichomycterus maracaya) is a freshwater fish of the family Trichomycteridae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 5.1 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 1 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 5,099999904632568 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-1m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Freshwater
Plage de profondeur
?-1m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Famille | Trichomycteridae |
| Espèces | Trichomycterus maracaya |
Foire aux questions
How big does Margay pencil catfish get?
Margay pencil catfish can grow up to 5.099999904632568 cm long.
What family does Margay pencil catfish belong to?
Margay pencil catfish (Trichomycterus maracaya) belongs to the family Trichomycteridae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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