AquaticRepublic.com - Spatuloricaria sp. (LDA114) (LORICARIIDAE) All Fishes

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Rio Apure (ANSP198988)

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Scientific Name	Spatuloricaria sp. (LDA114)
Common Name	LDA114
Synonym(s)
Pronunciation	spat you lorry CAR ee ah.
Etymology	Latin, spatula, spathe = spatula, spatule + Latin, lorica, loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather; in reference to the flat bodyshape. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
Species Information
Sexing	Adult males are more heavily built with odontodal growth from the cheeks and on the pectoral fin spines which are typically thicker and a little shorter than those found on females. When viewed from above, the male has an isosceles triangle-shaped head, which contrasts with the more equilateral triangle shape seen in females. Adult males are more heavily built with odontodal growth from the cheeks and on the pectoral fin spines which are typically thicker and a little shorter than those found on females. When viewed from above, the male has an isosceles triangle-shaped head, which contrasts with the more equilateral triangle shape seen in females.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Apure (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
Husbandry Information
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
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Last Update	Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)