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  • Occidentarius platypogon
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Scientific NameOccidentarius platypogon    (Günther, 1864)
Common Name
Type LocalitySan José, Guatemala
Synonym(s)Ariopsis platypogon, Arius platypogon, Aspistor platypogon, Galeichthys platypogon, Hexanematichthys platypogon, Netuma mazatlana, Netuma platypogon, Sciades platypogon, Tachisurus platypogon
Etymology
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Size450mm or 17.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.
Pacific, Eastern Central Pacific (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 2007.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceCatalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 5, pp 147, Figs.
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Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)