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Dorosomatidae

River Plate sprat

Platanichthys platana

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • South America
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
18.5 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
South America: just north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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