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Scientific Name Ernstichthys megistus  (Orcés V., 1961)     
Common Name(s) None
Synonym(s) Hoplomyzon megistus
Etymology Ernstichthys: Named after A Ernst, who established the chair of Natural History in the Universidade Central de Venezuela. 
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Size 67mm (2.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Río Bobonaza and Río Marañon basins.
Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón Show it on a map  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón Show it on a map , Pastaza, Bobonaza (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes) Show it on a map , Madeira, Madre de Dios (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temperature 21.0-24.0°C or 69.8-75.2°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters According to Dr Lujan, parameters at one catching locality were as follow: T°:23, 1 °C ; pH7,1 ; conductivity: 49.4 microsiemens/cm ; dissolved oxygen saturation: 70% ; dissolved oxygen 6,0 mg/ml; turbidity 313
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Feeding Live or frozen food should be given such as blood worms or Artemia, both being well accepted.
Furniture A strong current with cobble-pebble substrates embedded in silt or fine sand.
Breeding Unreported.
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References Cienc. Nat. (Quito)v. 4 (no. 1) - pp3 - Figs. 1-2
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Breeding Reports None.
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Last Update 2010 Oct 10 04:53 (species record created: 2002 Nov 11 00:00)

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