Cynodon (fish)
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Cynodon is a genus of dogtooth characins from tropical South America, including the Amazon and Orinoco basins, and rivers in the Guianas.[1][2][3] These predatory fish reach up to 32.2 cm (1.06 ft) in standard length.[1][2] They are mainly piscivorous, but will also take insects.[3][4]
Quick Facts Cynodon, Scientific classification ...
Cynodon | |
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Cynodon gibbus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Characiformes |
Family: | Cynodontidae |
Genus: | Cynodon (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) |
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