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Scientific NameHoplomyzon sexpapilostoma    Taphorn & Marrero, 1990
Common Name
Type LocalityRío Masparro at site of Masparro Dam, Estado Barinas, Venezuela, 8°50'40''N, 70°06'00''W.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyHoplomyzon: From the Greek hoplos, meaning shield and myzon, meaning belly; in reference to the bony plates on the ventral surface. 
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Size32mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceFieldiana Zoology (New Series) No. 61, pp 4, Figs. 1-4.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)