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  • Hoplomyzon papillatusHolotype
  • Hoplomyzon papillatusDorsal view
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Scientific Name Hoplomyzon papillatus    Stewart, 1985
Common Name
Type Locality Río Aguarico, 1 kilometer upstream from confluence with Río Shushufindi, Napo Province, 0°17'S, 76°24.5'W, Ecuador.
Etymology Hoplomyzon: From the Greek hoplos, meaning shield and myzon, meaning belly; in reference to the bony plates on the ventral surface. 
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Size 17mm or 0.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Napo and Portuguesa River basins.

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Fieldiana Zoology (New Series) No. 25, pp 8, Figs. 1b, 2b, 4b, 5.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 02 00:47 (species record created: 2012 Feb 09 14:09)