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    Scientific NameLampiella gibbosa    (Miranda Ribeiro, 1908)
    Common NameBumblebee Dwarf Pleco
    Type LocalityRio Bethary [Betharí], São Paulo, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)Otocinclus gibbosus
    EtymologyLorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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    Size50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    Sao Paulo State Rivers, Iguape (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
    Temperature22.0-25.0°C or 71.6-77°F (Show species within this range)
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceKosmos, Rio de Janeiro [Rev. Art. Sci. Litt.] v. 5 (no. 2) (for 1907), pp [2], Figs 2-2a.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)