Scoloplax empousa
Schaefer, Weitzman & Britski, 1989
empousa (gr.) - goblin; because of the bizarre appearance
Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx. 3 cm
Standard length (documented)
19.9 mm
Recommended tank size
60 cm
Eats plants
not known
unknown
(5 -) 6 soft rays
4 soft rays
(4 -) 5 soft rays
4 - 5 soft rays
4 soft rays
(4 -) 5 soft rays
4 - 5 soft rays
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
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- Rocha, M.S.; Lazzarotto, H. & Rapp Py-Daniel, L.H., 2012 "A new species of Scoloplax with a remarkable new tooth morphology within Loricarioidea (Siluriformes: Scoloplacidae)" (Copeia, Vol. 2012 No. 4, P. 675)
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