All Fishes LORICARIIDAEHypoptopomatinae ⇒ The genus Rhinolekos

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SpeciesThere are 4 "species" in our database. Rhinolekos capetinga has the most images (i: 3).
EtymologyThe generic name is a combination of the greek, rhinos = nose, nostril and lekos = plate, in reference to presence of the lateronasal plate.
SexingMales with conspicuous urogenital papillae immediately posterior to anus, and with a dorsal expanded flap of skin in all pelvic-fin rays.
SizeSmallest 36 mm, largest 38 mm, average 37mm, most commonly 38mm. All SL.
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