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Pterophyllum is a genus of freshwater fish within the family Cichlidae. It belongs to the order Cichliformes, class Teleostei, and phylum Chordata. The taxon was described by Heckel in 1840 and holds an accepted status in biological records. Members of this genus are commonly known as Freshwater Angelfish and are classified under the iconic taxon Actinopterygii.
The organism inhabits freshwater environments. While specific geographic ranges are not detailed in the provided information, the genus is documented in various biological databases. It is referenced by 85 other encyclopedia articles, indicating its presence in broader scientific literature.
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Freshwater Angelfish
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- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCichliformes
- FamilyCichlidae
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Article · Italiano
Pterophyllum è un genere di pesci d'acqua dolce appartenenti alla famiglia Cichlidae, sottofamiglia Cichlasomatinae, conosciuti comunemente come pesci angelo.
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