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Pennyfish (Denariusa australis)
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Pennyfish (Denariusa australis) specimen
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Ambassidae

Pennyfish

Denariusa australis

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  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Freshwater fish
  • Oceania
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Pennyfish is a freshwater fish from Oceania. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 4.5 cm.

Maximum length
4.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Oceania: Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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