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Triportheus elongatus (Günther, 1864) Elongate hatchetfish |
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photo by
IBAMA |
| Family: | Triportheidae (Hatchet characins), subfamily: Triportheinae | |||
| Max. size: | 24.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins. Also known from Trinidad. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||