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Scientific NameXyliphius sofiae    Sabaj Pérez, Carvalho & Reis, 2017
Common Name
Type LocalityRío Amazonas, main channel in vicinity of Iquitos, Maynas, Loreto, Peru, 03°42'21"S, 073°12'14"W.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyFrom the Greek xyliphion, meaning a piece of wood; in reference to the overall appearance. 
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceCopeia v. 105 (no. 1), pp 15, Figs. 1, 3A, 4-7, 8A, 9C.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)