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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Cetopsis candiru (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Equatorial rivers of Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | Cetopsis spixii, Hemicetopsis candiru |
| Pronunciation | see TOP siss |
| Etymology | Cetopsis: From the Greek cetos, meaning whale, and -opsis, meaning likeness; in reference to the whale-like appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 200mm (7.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The most commonly imported of the genus, although still a rare import. |
| Sexing | The leading rays of the dorsal and pectoral fins of males are graced with filamentous extensions, these are absent in young fish and females. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Widespread in the amazon basin. Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Selecta Piscium Brasiliam - pp13 - Pl. 10 (fig. 1) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) arapaimag (k: 2). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Oct 26 11:34 (species record created: 2001 Oct 16 00:00) |
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