indostomid
fish
Also known as: Indostomidae
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The Indostomidae family, also known as the paradox fish, is a group of fish belonging to the order Gasterosteiformes. These fish are characterized by their elongated bodies, which are covered in bony rings, and their small mouths located at the tip of their snouts. They have large eyes and lobe-shaped gills. The Indostomidae family is represented by only three species, found in streams in South and Southeast Asia. They are small, with the longest species measuring up to 2.7 cm (1.1 inches).1
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