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Rhamphichthyidae

Ortega's Hypopygus

Hypopygus ortegai

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
11.4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
South America: Hypopygus ortegai is known from small tributaries in the upper Amazon of Peru, near the towns of Iquitos and Jenaro Herrera, Loreto (Ref. 88778 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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