/ariidae/cathorops/higuchii/1.jpg "Cathorops higuchii(1) - Click to enlarge")
/ariidae/cathorops/higuchii/2.jpg "Cathorops higuchii(2) Dorsal view of head - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Cathorops higuchii Marceniuk & Betancur-R., 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | Higuchi |
| Type Locality | Panama, Colón Reef |
| Etymology | This species is named on behalf of Dr. Horácio Higuchi, of Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, in recognition for his contribution to the taxonomy, systematics, and morphology of the South American Ariidae. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 192mm (7.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Males have a proportionally to the body, longer and broader head. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Western Central Atlantic: Honduras to Panama. Atlantic, Western Central Atlantic (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Other Parameters | Brackish to marine species. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Neotropical Ichthyology v. 6 (no. 1) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Jan 27 12:32 (species record created: 2009 Jan 01 06:01) |
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