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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Hypostomus latifrons Weber, 1986 |
| Common Name(s) | L051, L281 |
| Type Locality | Río Aguaray-guazú, Río Paraguay basin, R. Paraná system, 58°00'W, 24°22'50 |
| Pronunciation | hi POSS tow muss - lat ee frons |
| Etymology | Greek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth. This specific epithet refers to its broad (latus=broad, wide) forehead (frons=forehead). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 287mm (11.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Unknown. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Paraguay River basin. La Plata  , Paraná , Paraguay (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 21.0-24.0°C or 69.8-75.2°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Not reported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Rev. Suisse Zool.v. 93 (no. 4) - pp991 - Figs. %d, 6 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Feb 17 09:49 (species record created: 2004 Jun 26 00:00) |
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