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Family: Amiidae Bowfins



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North America
Max. Length 109 cm TL
Amia calva Linnaeus, 1766

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Amia calva
[Bowfin]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Amia calva Bowfin North America 109 TL 1766



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