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  • Epapterus dispilurus
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Scientific NameEpapterus dispilurus    Cope, 1878
Common NameSlopehead Catfish
Type LocalityUpper Amazon River, Peru.
Synonym(s)Epapterus chaquensis, Euanemus longipinnis
Pronunciationee PAP terr uss
EtymologyEpapterus: Probably from the Greek epaites, meaning beggar (an allusion to poor) and pteron, meaning fin; in reference to relatively poorly-developed dorsal fin. 
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Size123mm or 4.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)
La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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Temperature20.0-22.0°C or 68-71.6°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceProceedings of the American Philosophical Society v. 17 (no. 101), pp 677.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)