Acarí espada
Farlowella amazonum
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Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
22,5 cm
الفصيلة
نبذة
Farlowella amazonum is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 22.5 cm, found in the Amazon River basin. Known locally as 'Acari espada', it has a very slender, stick-like body with bony plates and a pointed snout, resembling a twig as camouflage against submerged wood.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| الفصيلة | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| الأنواع | Farlowella amazonum |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Acarí espada get?
Acarí espada can grow up to 22.5 cm long.
What family does Acarí espada belong to?
Acarí espada (Farlowella amazonum) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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