Naturally Natives, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 8, Number 4
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents July/August 2019
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Freshwater Articles
Critically Endangered Spring Pygmy Sunfish Gains New Protections
Since its discovery in 1937, Elassoma alabamae has twice been considered extinct. This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced new protections for critical habitat for the federally threatened species.
Hemiancistrus to be Further Studied
Vanessa Meza-Vargas will be revising and classifying Hemiancistrus catfish with funding support from the Catfish Study Group.
Molecular Support for the Armored Catfish Family Loricariidae
We review the takeaways of research conducted by Roxo and colleagues (2019) on the Family Loricariidae, the armored catfishes.
AKA Killifish Convention This Week In Ohio
Enjoy springtime in Ohio while gathering with a bunch of killifish enthusiasts to share an appreciation of these tiny aquarium gems!
Plant Spotlight: Anubias barteri ‘Nana Pinto White’
The practice of selective breeding, or in this case selective propagation, has led to the stunning color form, Anubias barteri “Nana Pinto White”.
Easy-to-Find Houseplants as Riparium Foliage
With careful selection, some familiar houseplants can provide quick, affordable, gratifying results in a riparium aquascape.
Phoenix Pygmy Date Palm, a new Riparium/Paludarium Plant
Riparium Supply has added a new selection to use as the palm element of planted ripariums. Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii) is native to riparian areas of Southern China, Laos and Vietnam. As a plant adapted to wet habitats, it roots very well in riparium planters. It is much smaller than most palms and its fine, feathery palm fronds blend well with other riparium foliage.
Ecotech Announces Release of V2 Vectra Aquarium Pumps
Ecotech’s line of controllable DC centrifugal aquarium pumps get an update with a new base, tougher motor sleeves, improved thermal management and more!
New Fresco Shelf-Stable Tinned Foods from ELOS
ELOS is offering a new line of premium Fresco Foods in shelf-stable tins.
