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Scientific NameLeptodoras myersi    Böhlke, 1970
Common Name
Type LocalityVicinity of Iquitos, Amazon R. (Marañon) between Isla Iquitos and Isla Lapuna, Peru, depth to 12 ft.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyLeptodoras: From the Greek leptos, meaning slender, and doras, meaning skin (also a word commonly used in forming generic names for doradids); in reference to the shape. 
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Size77mm or 3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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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
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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ReferenceProceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (Series 4) v. 38 (no. 3), pp 54, Figs. 1-2.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)