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Pelecus cultratus
ProtectedRazor Fish (Sichel)
Common Names
DEZiege
ENRazor Fish (Sichel)
PT-BRSichel
ROcapră
ZH山羊
Habitat
Large rivers and lakes, open-water zone.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
60 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated, strongly compressed body, clearly superior mouth, serrated belly keel.