Characidae; characins
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A family of fish in the order Characidae. Most are less than 3 cm long, but some can reach up to 1 m. They are found in southwest Texas, Mexico, and Central and South America. They are similar in appearance to the Cyprinidae, but have well-developed teeth in their jaws and an adipose fin. They include many ornamental fish, such as the neon tetra. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
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魚類の分類，カラシン目の一科。多くは体長 3cm以下であるが，1mぐらいになるものもある。アメリカ合衆国テキサス州南西部，メキシコ，中央・南アメリカに分布する。外形はコイ目コイ科 Cyprinidaeに似ているが，顎に歯が発達しており，脂鰭をもっている。ネオンテトラなど数多くの観賞魚を含む。
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