Familie Umbridae - Mudminnows
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Klasse |
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Teleostei |
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No. of Genera in Ref |
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3 |
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No. of Species in Ref |
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5 |
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Lebensraum |
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Süsswasser : Yes |
Brackwasser : No |
Seewasser : No |
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Aquarium |
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some |
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First Fossil Record |
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Bemerkung |
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Distribution: many areas above 20 deg. in the Northern Hemisphere. Rounded caudal fin. Caudal rays 20-30; 8-19 branched. Lateral line faint, if present. Pores in infraorbital canal 3 or less. Branchiostegal rays 5-8. No nasals. Vertebrae 32-42. Chromosome number very variable (22-78). Attains 33 cm TL maximum length in the genus Dallia (Ref. 5723). |
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Etymology |
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Latin, umbra,-ae = shade; by the rapid movements of this fish similar to shades ( Ref. 45335). |
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Division |
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Primary freshwater |
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Reproductive guild |
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guarders |
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Typical activity level |
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Koordinator |
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