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Adrianichthyidae

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

Definition: Adrianichthyidae, also known as ricefish or Asian lamprey, is a family of small ray-finned fish. They inhabit freshwater and brackish waters from India to Japan, as well as the Indo-Australian Archipelago. The name is derived from their small size.
Also Known As: Ricefish, Asian lampreyes

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