 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Neoplecostomus paranensis Langeani, 1990 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | São Paulo State, Cajuru, Rio Cubatão, Santa Carlota farm |
| Etymology | Genus: Greek, neos = new + Greek, plekos,-eos = twisted |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 72mm (2.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Neoplecostomus paranensis can be distinguished from its congeners by having adipose fin absent or ill-developed. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Neoplecostomus paranensis occurs in headwater streams of Grande, Paranapanema, Tietê, and Paranaíba rivers in the upper Rio Paraná system. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Zootaxa 1757: 31–48 (2008) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Sep 22 13:27 (species record created: 2011 Sep 21 10:58) |
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