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Scientific NameCentromochlus existimatus    Mees, 1974
Common Name
Type LocalityHarbor of Manos, Amazon River, Brazil.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationcent row MOCK luss
EtymologyCentromochlus: From the Greek kenteo, meaning sting and mochlos, meaning lever or crowbar; in reference to the long spines. 
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Size66mm or 2.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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FurnitureAs the common name for this family, woodcat, implies, these fish like pieces of wood with crevices and gaps to squeeze into. Larger specimens will gregariously take refuge in pipes.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceZoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) No. 132, pp 50, Fig. 8 (right).
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)