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| Scientific Name | Cetopsis caiapo Vari, Ferraris & de Pinna, 2005 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Brazil. Goiás: Município de Minaçu/Cavalcante, rio Tocantins, at location of the future dam of the Usina Hidroeléletrica Serra da Mesa (13º50'S, 48º19'W). |
| Pronunciation | see TOP siss |
| Etymology | Cetopsis: From the Greek cetos, meaning whale, and -opsis, meaning likeness; in reference to the whale-like appearance. The species name, caiapo, is in reference to the Caiapo Amerindian tribe that historically inhabited the area. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 69mm (2.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known from one locality in the rio Tocantins basin, Brazil Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Neotrop. ichthyol. vol.3 no.2 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jan 03 05:19 (species record created: 2009 Jan 04 06:05) |
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