Tanzanian tigerfish
Hydrocynus tanzaniae
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Freshwater
Família
Overview
Tanzanian tigerfish (Hydrocynus tanzaniae) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae (African Tetras), in the order Characiformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Characiformes (Characins) |
| Família | Alestidae (African Tetras) |
| Espécies | Hydrocynus tanzaniae |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Tanzanian tigerfish belong to?
Tanzanian tigerfish (Hydrocynus tanzaniae) belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras) in the order Characiformes (Characins).
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