| Dolichopteryx minuscula | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Argentiniformes |
| Family: | Opisthoproctidae |
| Genus: | Dolichopteryx |
| Species: | D. minuscula |
| Binomial name | |
| Dolichopteryx minuscula | |
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This species reaches a length of 6.0 cm (2.4 in). [3]
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