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Scientific NameHisonotus charrua    Almirón, Azpelicueta, Casciotta & Litz, 2006
Common NamesUruguay Dwarf Pleco
Uruguay-dværgsugemalle (Denmark)
Type LocalityRíp Uruguay basin, Cañada de Los Peña, 31°39.09'S, 56°12.32'W, Dept. Tacuarembó, Uruguay.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationhi sow note uss
Etymology(Greek)Isos=equal + (Greek)noton=back. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size36mm or 1.4" 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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ReferenceRevue Suisse de Zoologie v. 113 (no. 1), pp 87.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)