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| Scientific Name | Aphanotorulus cf. unicolor |
| Common Name(s) | L109 |
| Pronunciation | ah FAN oh to RULE uss |
| Etymology | Greek, aphanes = hidden + Latin, torulus, -i = muscle, little string. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 150mm (5.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Some authors place this genus in Hypostomus despite the fact that, in Aphanotorulus, all species show clear sexual dimorphism and have a generally flatter appearance than other hypostomine genera. The posterior edge of the oral disc is jagged rather than smooth. All Aphanotorulus show clear sexual dimorphism and have a generally flatter appearance. |
| Sexing | Males in breeding condition posses extremely elongate, bristle-like odontodes. These cover the entire back and sides behind the dorsal fin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Ecuador, upper Rio Napo Amazon, Upper Amazon, Napo, Upper Napo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | DATZ 9/1992 p552. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2007 Feb 23 21:21 (species record created: 2005 Sep 17 00:00) |
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