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Leptodoras copei (Fernández-Yépez, 1968)

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Mark Henry Sabaj (1)

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Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16. Anterior nuchal plate usually wide (laterally expanded) and sharing broad suture with epioccipital. Nuchal foramina absent. Distal tip of lower labial extension reaching beyond that of upper labial extension. Anterior midlateral plates moderately deep (covering a little more than 1/3 of body depth). Pectoral-fin spine short, not reaching anterior origin of pelvic fin when depressed.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Anduzedoras copei

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Capanaparo, upper Orinoco and Negro River basins.

Size:

14.0cm. (5½ins)

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. and C.J.Jr. Ferraris, 2003. Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In: R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.

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Leptodoras copei

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