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Candiru

Vandellia cirrhosa Valenciennes 1846

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Vandellia cirrhosa (Candiru) is a species of ray-finned fishes in the family pencil catfishes. They are associated with freshwater habitat.

URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_00000873
Definition: A biome that applies to the freshwater realm.

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EOL has data for 2 attributes, including:

geographic distribution includes
- URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/Present
- Definition: This organism is known to be present in this location or region. Not exclusive; other regions may also be reported.
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south Atlantic
- URI: http://www.marineregions.org/gazetteer.php?p=details&id=1914
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habitat includes
- URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/Habitat
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stream
- URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_00000023
- Definition: Linear body of water flowing on the Earth's surface.
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Candiru. View this species on GBIF

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