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Belonidae

Colombian River Needlefish

Potamorrhaphis petersi

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Family
Belonidae
Maximum length
24.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: upper Orinoco and Negro River basins.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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