Panamanian wormfish [Leptophilypnus fluviatilis]
Description
The Panamanian wormfish is a small, elongated fish species that predominantly inhabits freshwater and brackish environments in Panama. It is characterized by an elongated body, minute eyes, and reduced dorsal and anal fins. Its color varies from light brown to gray.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
|
| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
|
| Genus |
Leptophilypnus
Leptophilypnus
|