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L024 — Pseudacanthicus pitanga

Named speciesResearch draft

Pseudacanthicus pitanga (Chamon, 2015)

Identity and locality

Pseudacanthicus pitanga (Chamon, 2015)

Rio Tocantins basin, northern Brazil

Diagnostic evidence and naming

Described in 2015, characterized by dark zigzag lateral markings, orange-red fin rays and an unspotted abdomen. Do not confuse with Xingu L025, which has ventral blotches. The L-code is a historical trade identifier, not separate taxonomy.

Breeding and genetics limitations

No original founder or genetic lineage identified by the taxonomic paper. Obtain parentage and verified breeding records before asserting strain inheritance.

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