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Genus Family: Sternopygidae 🍽️ 1 Edible

Sternopygus

Species
11
Max Length
141 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.10
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Gymnotiformes
Family
Sternopygidae
Genus
Sternopygus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
11

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
Least Concern 7

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Colombia
3 spp.
Brazil
2 spp.
Venezuela
2 spp.
GF
1 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.