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    Scientific NameOxyropsis carinata    (Steindachner, 1879)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityTributaries of the Amazon at the border of Peru.
    Synonym(s)Hypoptopoma carinatus
    Etymology(Greek)Oxy=Sharp + (Greek)oura=tail + (Greek)opsis=similar to. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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    Size76mm or 3" 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 2020.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceDenkschriften der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Classe. v. 41, pp 48, Pl. 4 (fig. 3).
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)