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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Rhinolekos schaeferi Martins & Langeani, 2011 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Brazil, Goiás State, Alexânia, rio Paranaíba drainage, córrego Fazenda at Chácara Fernanda, ca. 16º07'S 48º31'W |
| Etymology | The generic name is a combination of the greek, rhinos = nose, nostril and lekos = plate, in reference to presence of the lateronasal plate. Named after Scott A. Schaefer, American Museum of Natural History, for his remarkable contributions for the Hypoptopomatinae systematics. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 38mm (1.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Males with conspicuous urogenital papillae immediately posterior to anus, and with a dorsal expanded flap of skin in all pelvic-fin rays. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known from type locality, a stream tributary to rio Paranaíba drainage, upper rio Paraná system, Alexânia, Goiás State, Brazil. Piauí Rivers, Parnaíba (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Further Information | |
| References | Neotrop. ichthyol. vol.9 no.1 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 03 11:29 (species record created: 2011 Apr 10 04:33) |
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