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Sternarchorhamphus muelleri

(Sternarchorhamphus muelleri)

Description

Sternarchorhamphus muelleri is a species of ghost knifefish that occurs in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in tropical South America. It has a long pointed snout and reaches up to about 45 cm (18 in) in total length. It is the only member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Gymnotiformes
Family:Apteronotidae
Genus:Sternarchorhamphus
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