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African pike

Hepsetus odoe

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maksimum Boy
44,20000076293945 cm
Familya

Hakkında

The African pike (Hepsetus odoe) is a freshwater predator reaching about 44.2 cm in length. It inhabits rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa, where it uses its elongated body and strong jaws to ambush prey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 44,20000076293945 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Su Tipi
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Takım Characiformes (Characins)
Familya Hepsetidae
Türler Hepsetus odoe

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does African pike get?
African pike can grow up to 44.20000076293945 cm long.
What family does African pike belong to?
African pike (Hepsetus odoe) belongs to the family Hepsetidae in the order Characiformes (Characins).

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