Ameca splendens
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Ameca splendens
Ameca splendens
The Ameca splendens, also known as the Butterfly Goodeid, is a small fish that has beautiful colors and patterns. They live in freshwater and are known for their friendly nature and playful behavior.
Habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes
Appearance
The Ameca splendens is a sleek, small mammal, typically sporting a glossy reddish-brown coat with a faint iridescent sheen. It has large, dark eyes, prominent ears, and a distinctive white patch on its chest, making it visually unique among forest creatures.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCyprinodontiformesFamilyGoodeidaeGenusAmeca
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
An Ameca splendens can rotate its head almost 180 degrees to look for danger!
Baby Ameca splendens are born blind and hairless, relying completely on their mother for care.
Despite their small size, Ameca splendens are excellent climbers, often found scurrying up trees!
They communicate with each other using a series of high-pitched squeaks and chirps!
Special abilities
Ability
Keen Olfactory Sense
Ameca splendens can detect hidden food and approaching predators with an incredibly keen sense of smell, helping them survive in dense environments.
Ability
Rapid Burrowing Prowess
Ameca splendens can rapidly dig intricate burrows using strong forelimbs, which provides them safe, quick shelter from danger and weather.
Ability
Dappled Camouflage
Ameca splendens has a subtly shimmering coat that helps them blend perfectly into dappled forest light, making them hard to spot.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-35 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-2 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-8 years
- Top Speed
- 28 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-7
- Gestation
- 25-40 days
Diet & Feeding
An omnivore, this tiny mammal enjoys a varied diet of plants, insects, and fruits.
Primary Foods
- Berries
- Insects
- Seeds
- Mushrooms
- Small invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
coyote
Canis latrans
A common predator in their forest habitat.
depends on
weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
Consumes its fruits and uses its branches for shelter.
eats
leafcutter ant
Atta cephalotes
Forages for these ants and their nutritious larvae.
eaten by
great horned owl
Bubo virginianus
A nocturnal predator that hunts small mammals.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be careful around water and ask an adult before going swimming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ameca splendens?
20-35 cm
How much does Ameca splendens weigh?
0.5-2 kg
How long does Ameca splendens live?
3-8 years
How fast can Ameca splendens move?
28 km/h
What does Ameca splendens eat?
An omnivore, this tiny mammal enjoys a varied diet of plants, insects, and fruits.
Where is Ameca splendens usually found?
Freshwater rivers and lakes
How does Ameca splendens hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Ameca splendens usually have?
3-7
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