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Hypodoras forficulatus
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Hypodoras forficulatus (Hypodoras forficulatus) specimen
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Doradidae

Hypodoras forficulatus

Hypodoras forficulatus

Ten Point Four Centimeters Catfish

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Hypodoras forficulatus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 10.4 cm.

Family
Doradidae
Maximum length
10.4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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