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African pike characin

Phago loricatus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
16.5 cm
अधिकतम वजन
0.01 kg
कुल

परिचय

The African pike characin (Phago loricatus) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 16.5 cm and only about 10 grams. It inhabits West African rivers and uses its elongated jaws to prey on other fish, despite its modest size.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 16.5 cm
Maximum Weight 0.01 kg

Habitat & Distribution

जल प्रकार
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

गण Characiformes (Characins)
कुल Distichodontidae
प्रजातियाँ Phago loricatus

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

How big does African pike characin get?
African pike characin can grow up to 16.5 cm long and weigh 0.01 kg.
What family does African pike characin belong to?
African pike characin (Phago loricatus) belongs to the family Distichodontidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).

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