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African pike

Hepsetus cuvieri

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Panjang Maks.
37,0 cm
Famili

Tentang

The African pike (Hepsetus cuvieri) is a freshwater predatory fish reaching about 37 cm in length. It inhabits rivers of West and Central Africa and is a member of the characiform family Hepsetidae.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 37,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Freshwater
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Informasi Perikanan

Ikan Buruan
Ya

Taxonomy

Ordo Characiformes (Characins)
Famili Hepsetidae
Spesies Hepsetus cuvieri

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does African pike get?
African pike can grow up to 37.0 cm long.
What family does African pike belong to?
African pike (Hepsetus cuvieri) belongs to the family Hepsetidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).

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