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deep angelfish (Pterophyllum altum)
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Ecological Illustration of deep angelfish (Pterophyllum altum)
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Cichlidae

deep angelfish

Pterophyllum altum

Eighteen Centimeters Cichlid of South American Waters

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

deep angelfish is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 18 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Cichlids and Allies
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Pterophyllum
Water type
Freshwater
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