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| Scientific Name | Cetopsis candiru (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) |
| Common Names | Whale Cat Candiru-malle (Denmark) |
| Type Locality | Equatorial rivers of Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | Cetopsis spixii, Hemicetopsis candiru |
| Pronunciation | see TOP siss |
| Etymology | Cetopsis: From the Greek cetos, meaning whale, and -opsis, meaning likeness; in reference to the whale-like appearance. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 200mm or 7.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The most commonly imported of the genus, although still a rare import. |
| Sexing | The leading rays of the dorsal and pectoral fins of males are graced with filamentous extensions, these are absent in young fish and females. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Widespread in the amazon basin. Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view species occurence data on a map. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Selecta Piscium Brasiliam - pp13 - Pl. 10 (fig. 1) |
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| Last Update | 2006 Oct 26 11:34 (species record created: 2001 Oct 16 00:00) |
