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Scientific Name Kryptopterus hesperius     
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Synonym(s) Kryptopterus heperius
Pronunciation Cry top ter russ.
Etymology Kryptopterus: From the Greek kryptos, meaning hidden and pteryx, meaning fin; in reference to the reduced or absent dorsal fin of this group of fishes. 
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Last Update 2025 Jan 02 00:43 (species record created: 2020 Jun 04 10:26)