Hypopygus neblinae

Hypopygus neblinae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gymnotiformes
Family: Hypopomidae
Genus: Hypopygus
Species: H. neblinae
Binomial name
Hypopygus neblinae
Mago-Leccia, 1994

Hypopygus neblinae is a species of bluntnose knifefish from the family Hypopomidae.[1] They live in freshwater and can grow up to 12.2 centimeters long.[2] They are native to South America and are commonly called marble knifefish.[3] They are occasionally sold as aquarium fish.

References

  1. ↑ http://fishbol.org/species.php?region=1&id=30543
  2. ↑ http://www.fishbase.us/summary/Hypopygus-neblinae.html
  3. ↑ http://www.aquatic-experts.com/Hypopygus_neblinae.html


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