Acarí espada
Farlowella amazonum
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Acarí espada (Farlowella amazonum) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm.
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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
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Семейство | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Виды | Farlowella amazonum |
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