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Farlowella vittata Myers 1942

Habitat

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Most common in medium size clear water streams. Generally it is found attached to sticks. The species mimics sticks. The species uses fine spoon shaped teeth to scrape algae and diatoms from objects.

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author: Mike Retzer (MRetzer)

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