All FishesLoricariidaeHypoptopomatinae ⇒ The genus Rhinolekos

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Etymology The generic name is a combination of the greek, rhinos = nose, nostril and lekos = plate, in reference to presence of the lateronasal plate.
Sexing Males with conspicuous urogenital papillae immediately posterior to anus, and with a dorsal expanded flap of skin in all pelvic-fin rays.
Size Smallest 36mm, largest 38mm, average 37mm, most commonly 38mm. All SL.
Species There are 4 "species" in the database
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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