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    Scientific NameMicrolepidogaster perforata    Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Carandahí, tributary of Rio das Velhas at Carandaí, Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)
    EtymologyLorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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    Size50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceWest American Scientist v. 6 (no. 42), pp 9.
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    Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)