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Airbreathing shellear

Kneria auriculata

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maksimum Boy
7,0 cm
Familya

Hakkında

The airbreathing shellear (Kneria auriculata) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 7 cm in length. It inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams in Africa and belongs to the family Kneriidae, capable of breathing air using a specialized gill chamber.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 7,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Su Tipi
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Takım Gonorynchiformes
Familya Kneriidae
Türler Kneria auriculata

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does Airbreathing shellear get?
Airbreathing shellear can grow up to 7.0 cm long.
What family does Airbreathing shellear belong to?
Airbreathing shellear (Kneria auriculata) belongs to the family Kneriidae in the order Gonorynchiformes.

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