Pterophyllum

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pterophyllum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Pterophyllum
2. What is the diet?Carnivore; primarily small fish and macroinvertebrates, captured via ambush predation
3. What makes the angelfish's body shape special?Angelfish have a disc‑like, highly flattened body that lets them hide and move easily through tight spaces and dense plants.
4. Where do angelfish live in the wild?They live in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, close to shore where roots, fallen branches, and aquatic plants grow.

Cichlidae: A large and diverse family of freshwater fish known for complex behaviors and parental care.
Disruptive Coloration: Animal coloration that breaks up the animal's outline, making it harder to see.
Littoral Zone: The part of a lake or river shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom, often supporting plant life.