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Amazonspinther

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Amazonspinther dalmata is a species of characin endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the Rio Purus and Rio Madeira basins.[2] It is the only member of its genus. It is recorded to live in freshwater within a tropical climate. Their habitat is benthopelagic. This species reaches up to 2 cm (0.9 in) in standard length. They are found in low-movement waters with a slow current and a muddy, silty, or sandy bottom.[2] They prefer clear waters with submerged vegetation.[3] Black spots occur on the base of its dorsal fin.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Amazonspinther dalmata". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Amazonspinther dalmata" in FishBase. October 2011 version.
  3. ^ "Amazonspinther dalmata". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Amazonspinther Dalmata". Search Fish. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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Amazonspinther: Brief Summary

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Amazonspinther dalmata is a species of characin endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the Rio Purus and Rio Madeira basins. It is the only member of its genus. It is recorded to live in freshwater within a tropical climate. Their habitat is benthopelagic. This species reaches up to 2 cm (0.9 in) in standard length. They are found in low-movement waters with a slow current and a muddy, silty, or sandy bottom. They prefer clear waters with submerged vegetation. Black spots occur on the base of its dorsal fin.

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