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Scientific Name Kryptopterus piperatus     
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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 Jul 09 05:26 (species record created: 2025 Jul 09 05:26)