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Gilchrist's round herring (Gilchristella aestuaria)
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Ecological Illustration of Gilchrist's round herring (Gilchristella aestuaria)
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Ehiravidae

Gilchrist's round herring

Gilchristella aestuaria

Ehiravid Fish from the South African Coast

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Africa
  • South Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Gilchrist's round herring is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 9 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Herrings
Family
Ehiravidae
Genus
Gilchristella
Body shape
fusiform
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