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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pseudacanthicus serratus (Valenciennes, 1840) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Region around Paramaribo, Suriname. |
| Synonym(s) | Hypostomus serratus |
| Pronunciation | SUE dah KAN thi cuss |
| Etymology | Pseud- Greek: False, Acanthicus - Greek: Spiny, Thorny. Literally "False Acanthicus" referring to this genus being similar (but different from) to Acanthicus. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 320mm (12.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Coastal drainages of French Guiana and Suriname. Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Other Parameters | Lives in the deep and rocky zones of the main riverbed. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Coastal drainages of French Guiana and Suriname. |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2012 Feb 04 23:08 (species record created: 2010 Feb 14 13:31) |
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