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Leptodoras hasemani (Steindachner, 1915)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Mark Henry Sabaj (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Article  Etymology = Genus  Etymology = Species

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Description: Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Basal portion of the lower labial extension is uniformly widened and flat compared to other Leptodoras. Colouration: Presence of a large black blotch in the distal half of the anterior dorsal-fin rays and membranes. Habitat: Collected from the main channels of large rivers and often associated with large sandy beaches.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Hemidoras hasemani

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Branco, Orinoco and Essequibo River basins.

Size:

16.5cm. (6½ins)

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. 2005 Taxonomic assessment of Leptodoras (Siluriformes: Doradidae) with descriptions of three new species. Neotrop. Ichthyol. 3(4):637-678.



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