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  • Trachelyopterus sp. (2)
  • Trachelyopterus sp. (2)Dorsal view
  • Trachelyopterus sp. (2)Close-up of head
  • Trachelyopterus sp. (2)Close-up of dorsal view of head
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Scientific Name Trachelyopterus sp. (2)   
Common Name
Etymology Trachelyopterus: From the Greek, trachelos, meaning neck and pteron, meaning fin; in reference to the long cranial shield, which gives the appearance that the dorsal fin originates at the neck region. 
Down Species Information
Identification Identification of this species to better than sub-family isn't by any means certain. There are elements of this species that make you think of Trachycorystes. The posterior nuchal shields are smallish, there are a low number of pectoral fin spines and its tail is tail is not forked - so perhaps Trachelyopterus. But then, what about the new genus Spinipterus? Placed at sub-family level until more is known.
Down Habitat Information
Distribution According to the exporter, specimens were collected from the Itaya river about two hours upriver from Iquitos, Peru.
Down Husbandry Information
Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Last Update 2019 Sep 19 12:25 (species record created: 2011 Dec 24 08:00)