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Gymnotidae

Gymnotus arapaima

Gymnotus arapaima

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
55 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
South America: Mamirauá lake system, Lago Tefé, and terra firme swamps near the town of Tefé in Central Amazonia.
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