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Hypophthalmus marginatus

Hypophthalmus marginatus

Classification

Hypophthalmus marginatus, commonly called the Mapará, is a species of demersal potamodromous catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon and Orinoco River basins of Brazil, Peru and major rivers of French Guiana and Suriname. Description It grows to a length of 55 cm (22 in). Ecology A parasite of the esophageal musculature, Kudoa amazonica was found from the fish.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 8