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Rhinolekos capetinga
Rhinolekos capetinga is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Tocantins River basin in Brazil. It is typically found in shallow, flat areas with clear water, a depth of around 1 m (3 ft), and moderate to fast water flow, where it is often seen in association with vegetation. The species reaches 3.9 cm (1.5 inches) in standard length. Its specific name, capetinga, is derived from a...
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 616835.