Big news for CA/SA dithers

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Buenos aires tetras are now in the genus Psalidodon, along with a lot of species that used to be in Astyanax. The data shows a bit of polytomy between anisitsi, mexicanus, and some of the other ones named after localities + REALLY small differences between them, so in my opinion there is the chance for a lump... Meaning buenos aires tetras may or may not be biotope accurate dithers to almost every cichlid in central america and the eastern half of South America. Thankfully fasciatus is definitely a distinct species, so if this lump did happen, buenos aires tetras wouldn't suddenly become illegal in a bunch of states.
 
Hahaha that would be good. I have to much trouble finding dithers that are South American accurate. Brycons and Astyanax are apparently impossible to find. And siver dollars are an arm and a leg nowadays. Wouldn’t mind being able to throw some Buenos Aires in there and call it a day lol.
 
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