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- proper noun A taxonomic
order within thesuperorder Ostariophysi .
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For more information, see the paper: Moritz, T (2009) Nannocharax signifer, a new species of fish (Characiformes: Distichodontidae) from the Ouémé River basin, Benin.
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Eigenmann (Characiformes: Characidae) from Serra do Cachimbo, Pará, Northern Brazil.
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