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| Scientific Name | Xyliphius kryptos Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1983 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | RÃo Aricuaisá, Zulia, Venezuela. |
| Etymology | From the Greek xyliphion, meaning a piece of wood; in reference to the overall appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 110mm (4.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Lake Maracaibo basin. Lake Maracaibo  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Rev. Unellez Cien. Tec. v. 1 (no. 1) 43 Fig. 1 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Jul 26 03:42 (species record created: 2002 Oct 16 00:00) |
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