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Scientific NameAndeancistrus eschwartzae    Lujan, Meza-Vargas & Barriga-Salazar, 2015
Common Name
Type LocalityMorona-Santiago Province, Palora Canton, Sangay Sector, Pastaza River drainage, Amundalo River 10.3 km WSW of Palora, Ecuador, 1°44'54.90''S, 78°02'39.78''W, elevation 953 meters.
Synonym(s)
EtymologyLorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Ucayali, Middle Ucayali (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceCopeia v. 103 (no. 3), pp 652, Fig. 4.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)