African leaffish
Polycentropsis abbreviata
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African leaffish (Polycentropsis abbreviata) is a freshwater fish of the family Polycentridae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 6.7 cm.
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परिचय
The African leaffish (Polycentropsis abbreviata) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 6.7 cm. It mimics dead leaves in appearance and behavior, using this camouflage to ambush prey in the slow-moving waters of West African rivers and swamps.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6.699999809265137 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| गण | Ovalentaria/misc |
| कुल | Polycentridae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Polycentropsis abbreviata |
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