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Candiru

Vandellia cirrhosa

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Comprimento Máximo
17,0 cm
Família

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 17,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Água
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordem Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Família Trichomycteridae
Espécies Vandellia cirrhosa

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Candiru get?
Candiru can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Candiru belong to?
Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa) belongs to the family Trichomycteridae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).

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