Among plants . Eggs are deposited on open substrate and defended by both parents . Consumed locally .
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Eggs are deposited on open substrate and defended by both parents. Larvae are transferred to various hiding places by the female .
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 7 - ?; non-migratory. Tropical; 26°C - 27°C South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon River in Brazil from the Madeira and Uatumã River drainages to Gurupá, also in the Araguari River in Amapá, Brazil; in the Branco River drainage in Brazil and Guyana.
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara spectabilis | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Caquetaia spectabile | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Petenia spectabilis | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
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