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Scientific NameCetopsis amphiloxa    (Eigenmann, 1914)
Common Name
Type LocalityCreek near San Lorenzo, Río Patía basin, Colombia.
Synonym(s)Hemicetopsis amphiloxus, Pseudocetopsis amphiloxa
Pronunciationsee TOP siss
EtymologyCetopsis: From the Greek cetos, meaning whale, and -opsis, meaning likeness; in reference to the whale-like appearance. 
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Size188mm or 7.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2014.
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BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceIndiana University Studies No. 19, pp 14.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)