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Scientific NameCteniloricaria platystoma    (Günther, 1868)
Common Name
Type LocalityProbably Suriname
Synonym(s)Harttia platystoma, Loricaria platystoma
PronunciationTEN ee lohr ee KAR ee ah
EtymologyLorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal 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 2020.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 4) v. 1 (no. 6) (art. 56), pp 478.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)