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Record 1 2016-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
Cyprinodon variegatus
Latin
DEF

A small member of the killifish family Cyprinodontidae, this common species is characterized by its short, stubby body, with a rather high-arched back and a high, short dorsal fin, ... It grows to about 3 inches. A coastal inland form, it is found from Cape Code to Mexico. ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cyprinodon variegatus
Latin
OBS

mené tête-de-mouton : terme proposé par Pêches et Océans.

Key term(s)
  • mené tête de mouton

Spanish

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