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  • Kronichthys heylandi
  • Kronichthys heylandi
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Scientific NameKronichthys heylandi    (Boulenger, 1900)
Common Name
Type LocalityMountain stream near Santos, São Paulo State, Brazil, elevation 400 feet.
Synonym(s)Plecostomus heylandi
EtymologyNamed for Mr. Ricard Krone + (Greek)-ichthys=fish. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Rio de Janeiro State Rivers (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Sao Paulo State Rivers (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 2018.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 5 (no. 26) (art. 19), pp 165.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)