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  • Hypostomus aff. pusarum
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Scientific Name Hypostomus aff. pusarum     
Common Names L078, Parnaiba Pleco
Parnaiba-sugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation hi POSS tow muss
Etymology Greek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth. 
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Size 300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Brazil, Maranhão, Rio Parnaiba drainage
Piauí Rivers, Parnaíba (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Last Update 2022 Apr 24 01:22 (species record created: 2006 Aug 03 00:00)