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Scientific Name Cetopsis orinoco  (Schultz, 1944)
Common Name(s) Whale Cat
Type Locality Río Torbes, 1 kilometer above Táriba (7°59'N, 72°13'W), Río Orinoco system, Venezuela.
Synonym(s) Hemicetopsis plombeus orinoco, Pseudocetopsis orinoco, Pseudocetopsis plombeus orinoco
Pronunciation see TOP siss
Etymology Cetopsis: From the Greek cetos, meaning whale, and -opsis, meaning likeness; in reference to the whale-like appearance. The specific epithet reflects the origin of this species.
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Size 94mm (3.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Orinoco system, Venezuela.
Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
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Breeding Unreported.
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References Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 94 (no. 3172)
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Breeding Reports None.
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