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Down Summary of trachelyopterichthys
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Etymology Trachelyopterichthys: From the Greek, trachelos, meaning neck, pteron, meaning fin and ichthys, meaning fish; in reference to the long cranial shield, which gives the appearance that the dorsal fin originates at the neck region.
Size Smallest 140mm, largest 150mm, average 145mm, most commonly 150mm. All SL.
Species There are 2 "species" in the database
Keepers 2 species (100%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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1.
Trachelyopterichthys taeniatusTrachelyopterichthys taeniatus
(96.3%)
2.
Trachelyopterichthys anduzeiTrachelyopterichthys anduzei
(3.7%)
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