Pariosternarchus amazonensis

Pariosternarchus amazonensis

Fifteen Point Two Centimeters Apteronotid Fish of South American Waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Pariosternarchus amazonensis is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 15.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Neotropical Knifefishes
Family: Apteronotidae
Genus: Pariosternarchus
Maximum length: 15.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon River channels in Brazil and Peru.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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