


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Kronichthys heylandi (Boulenger, 1900) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Mountain stream near Santos, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, elev. 400 ft. |
| Synonym(s) | Plecostomus heylandi |
| Etymology | Named for Mr. Ricard Krone + (Greek)-ichthys=fish. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 128mm (5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Eastern Brazilian coastal drainage. Rio de Janeiro State Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Sao Paulo State Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 7)v. 5 (no. 26) - pp165 |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Feb 24 13:26 (species record created: 2006 Dec 25 09:10) |
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