Butterfly splitfin
Ameca splendens
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Freshwater
Overview
Butterfly splitfin (Ameca splendens) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae (Splitfins), in the order Cyprinodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 2 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Freshwater
Tiefenbereich
?-2m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish) |
| Familie | Goodeidae (Splitfins) |
| Arten | Ameca splendens |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Butterfly splitfin get?
Butterfly splitfin can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
What family does Butterfly splitfin belong to?
Butterfly splitfin (Ameca splendens) belongs to the family Goodeidae (Splitfins) in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).
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