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| Scientific Name | Xyliphius lepturus Orcés, V, 1962 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Desembocadura del rio Pucayacu en el Bobonaza, Río Magdalena system, Amazon system, Colombia. |
| Etymology | From the Greek xyliphion, meaning a piece of wood; in reference to the overall appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 132mm (5.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: upper Amazon and Orinoco River basins. Orinoco  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Amazon, Upper Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Cienc. Nat. (Quito)v. 5 (no. 2) - pp50 - Figs. 1-2 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2007 Oct 08 12:05 (species record created: 2003 Jun 19 00:00) |
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