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Scientific Name | Cetopsis orinoco (Schultz, 1944) |
Common Name | 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. |
Species Information | |
Size | 94mm or 3.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | South America: Orinoco system, Venezuela. Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 94 (no. 3172), pp 253, Pl. 5 (fig. A). |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is but a single record of this fish being seen, view it. |
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Last Update | 2019 Oct 13 02:28 (species record created: 2009 Jan 02 01:33) |