


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Rineloricaria tropeira Ghazzi, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rio Grande do Sul: Vacaria (arroio Passo do Carro, drenagem do rio Quatis, afluente do rio Pelotas, estrada Vacaria/Bom Jesus, 28º36’S 50º43’W) |
| Etymology | Greek, rhinos = nose + Latin, lorica, loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather. Named to honour the Tropeiros, who would transport horses and mules in this region. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 88mm (3.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Tributaries to Rio Pelotas and Rio Canoas, upper Rio Uruguay. La Plata La Plata |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jul 20 11:48 (species record created: 2008 Jun 28 04:59) |
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