Vandellia
Vandellia is a genus of catfishes native to South America. The species in this genus are the most well-known of the parasitic catfishes also known as candiru, known for their alleged habit of entering the human urethra.
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:
Distribution
V. beccarii originates from the Orinoco River basin and rivers of The Guianas. V. cirrhosa is distributed in the Amazon Basin. V. sanguinea inhabits the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins.
Description
V. beccarii can be distinguished from other vandelliines by its square or slightly emarginate caudal fin and the colour pattern of two dark bands extending from the dorsal fin and the anal fin and converging onto the caudal fin.V. sanguinea may grow to 5.3 centimetres (2.1 in) SL.V. cirrhosa grows up to 17.0 cm (6.7 in) SL.
Ecology
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Burnin' On Sunday
by: Findelecho
my echo
first row
at our show
oh my, i am burnin' on sundays
this may
we're dismayed
warm x-rays
on our displays
oh my, i get warm in so many ways
because you're so adorable
and oh you're so wonderful
i think we're both so beautiful
and please, will you just catch me when i fall?
i forget my sadness
we finally let it pass
can't you clean these ashtrays
i get so warm when i burn on sundays
i get so warm when i burn on sundays
i get so warm when i burn on sundays
i get so warm that i'll burn on sunday