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Scientific NameTenellus cristinae    (Sabaj Pérez, Arce H., Sousa & Birindelli, 2014)
Common Name
Type LocalityRondônia: rio Madeira, beach immediately downstream of Cachoeira Caldeirão do Inferno [now just below Usina Hidrelétrica de Jirau], 9°15’30'S, 64°38’28'W, Brazil.
Synonym(s)Nemadoras cristinae
EtymologyTenellus comes from the Latin tener, meaning delicate, in reference to the delicate appearance of those dorads. 
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Madeira, Upper Madeira (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceProceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 163, pp 135, Figs. 1C, 2-4, 7A, 8A.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)