All FishesAnostomidae ⇒ The genus Leporinus

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Pronounced Le-poh-rye-nus
Etymology Leporinus: Latin, lepus, leporis = rabbit
Breeding Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places.
Size Smallest 170mm, largest 400mm, average 267mm, most commonly 234mm. All SL.
Species There are 10 "species" in the database
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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