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  • Hypostomus alatus
  • Hypostomus alatus
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Scientific NameHypostomus alatus    Castelnau, 1855
Common Name
Type LocalityRio Sabara, Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationhi POSS tow muss
EtymologyGreek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size270mm or 10.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
São Francisco (click on these areas to find other species found there)
São Francisco, Middle São Francisco, Das Velhas (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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ReferenceAnimaux nouveaux or rares v. 2, pp41, Pl. 20 (fig. 1)
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)