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Scientific NameHypostomus lima    (Lütken, 1874)
Common Name
Type LocalityRio das Velhas, Ribeirao do Mato and Lagoa Santa, Brazil.
Synonym(s)Plecostomus lima
Pronunciationhi POSS tow muss
EtymologyGreek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size94mm or 3.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
São Francisco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
São Francisco, Middle São Francisco, Das Velhas, Upper Das Velhas (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceOversigt over det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Forhandlinger og dets Medlemmers Arbeider (Kjøbenhavn) 1874 (no. 1), pp29 [1].
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)