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Aequidens tubicen
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Aequidens tubicen (Aequidens tubicen) specimen
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Cichlidae

Aequidens tubicen

Aequidens tubicen

Rapids fish feeding on insects detritus and plants

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Aequidens tubicen is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 11.6 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
11.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, restricted to Trombetas River close to Cachoeira Porteira, Brazil.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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