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  • Pareiorhina rudolphi
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Scientific NamePareiorhina rudolphi    (Miranda Ribeiro, 1911)
Common Name
Type LocalityPiquete (Lorena), upper reaches of rio Paraíbo do Sul basin, São Paulo State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)Plecostomus microps, Rhinelepis rudolphi
Etymology(Greek)Pareia=Jaw + (Greek)rhinos=nose. Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size45mm or 1.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Rio de Janeiro State Rivers, Paraíba do Sul (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Near Threatened
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pH21.0 - 25.0
Temperature21.0-25.0°C or 69.8-77°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceArquivos do Museu Nacional de Rio de Janeiro v. 16, pp 84.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)