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    Scientific NameHisonotus laevior    Cope, 1894
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Jacuhy [Jacuí] , Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)Hisonotus leptochilus, Microlepidogaster laevior, Microlepidogaster leptochilus, Otocinclus laevior, Otocinclus leptochilus
    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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    Size50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceProceedings of the American Philosophical Society v. 33, pp 95, Pl. 8 [7] (figs. 12, 12a-b).
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)