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Creagrutus ephippiatus
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Creagrutus ephippiatus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a characin, belonging to the family Stevardiidae.[1]
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Location
It is native to South America, occurring in the Siapa River, a southern tributary of the Casiquiare River in the upper Negro River basin.
Size
This species reaches a length of 5.8 cm (2.3 in).[2]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin for 'saddled,' in reference to the saddle‑like humeral markings that converge along the dorsal midline.[3]
References
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