The Hypopygus lepturus lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.
family contains the smallest gymnotiform, Hypopygus lepturus, which reaches a maximum of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. The largest species in this family reaches only 35 centimetres (14 in) in Brachyhypopomus brevirostris. More
strigata, Hypopygus lepturus, several species of the genus Hyphessobrycon, Bryconops melanurus, Bryconops sp., Jobertina lateralis, Poecilobrycon harrisoni and Acanthodoras spinosissimus. More
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Anguilita in Spanish (español)
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