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First record of Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Gunther, 1867) (Cichliformes: Cichlidae) as introduced species in natural freshwaters of Colombia.
- Source :
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Check List . 2016, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p1-6. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Amatitlania nigrofasciata is a small freshwater fish species native to Central America. Is a popular ornamental fish that has been traded and cultivated for the aquarium industry, introduced into temperate and tropical regions across the world. Two specimens of A. nigrofasciata were collected from two small creeks draining into the Guavio River, upper Meta River in Mambita, Ubalá, Cundinamarca, Colombia in the Piedmont Orinoco ecoregion. This is the first record of A. nigrofasciata in natural freshwaters of Colombia and the Orinoco River basin. Diagnostic characters of species and updated distribution at country level are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CICHLIDS
*FRESHWATER fishes
*AQUARIUM fishes
*ORNAMENTAL fishes
FISH speciation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1809127X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Check List
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 134704243
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15560/12.4.1932