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  • Epapterus blohmi
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Scientific NameEpapterus blohmi    Vari, Jewett, Taphorn & Gilbert, 1984
Common NameSlopehead Catfish
Type LocalityLaguna Los Guácimos, Fundo Pecuario Masaguaral, 8°34'N, 67°35'W, Guarico State, Venezuela.
Synonym(s)
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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Size85mm or 3.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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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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ReferenceProceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 97 (no. 2), pp 463, Figs. 1, 6.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)