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Phalloceros leticiae

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Phalloceros leticiae is known from the upper rio Araguaia, main tributary to the rio Tocantins.

Submitted by
Natasha Khardina
GPS
-11.5747681, -51.0376472
Geographical region
South America
Drainage Basin
Tocantins
River catchment
Water body type
Rio
Water body name
Rio Xavantinho
Water body part
Flood plain
Water body course
Lower course
Water body: tributary of
Rio
Tributary name
Araguaja river
Type locality
MCP 30551, rio Araguaia drainage, approximately 14º54'S 51º04'W, Aruanã, Goiás. Brazil. Apr 1983, R. La Corte.
Conservation status/IUCN Red List
Not Evaluated (NE)

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type
Fresh water
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Biology

Standard length
cm
Water volume (min. aquarium)
l
Social behaviour
Behaviour description
Aggression grade
Peacefull
Activity
Day active
Sexual dimorphism

Range of SL: 18.4-21.4 mm (females), 15.5-16.6 mm (males).

Nutrition in Nature

Reproduction

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