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| Scientific Name | Rhinelepis aspera Spix & Agassiz, 1829 |
| Common Name(s) | Vieja de Agua (Spanish, Argentinian) |
| Type Locality | Rio São Francisco, Brazil. |
| Etymology | Greek, rhinos = nose + Greek, lepis = scale This specific epithet literally means rough(aspera=rough, harsh). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 300mm (11.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Eastern Brazilian coastal drainage: São Francisco basin São Francisco (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 - pp4 - Pl. 2 (figs. 1-2) |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jun 21 11:07 (species record created: 2002 Nov 19 00:00) |
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