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    Scientific NameHisonotus taimensis    (Buckup, 1981)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityNovo canal do Arroio Taim, Estação Ecológica do Taim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)Microlepidogaster taimensis
    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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    Size66mm or 2.6" 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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    ReferenceIheringia, Série Zoologia (Porto Alegre) No. 60, pp 22, Figs. 1-7.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)