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Paedocypris progenetica

Scientific name: Paedocypris progenetica
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    17/06/22
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Live individuals of Paedocypris progenetica. a&b: male about 9 mm long, c: female 8.8 mm long. Image: H. Tan
© H. Tan

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  • Classification
    Genus
    Paedocypris
    Species
    progenetica

Live individuals of Paedocypris progenetica. a&b: male about 9 mm long, c: female 8.8 mm long.


Cyprinidae

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