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L007 — Leopard Vampire Pleco

L-numberResearch draft

Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L007

Identity and locality

Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias L007

Brazilian fish from a form of the galaxias complex

Diagnostic evidence and naming

L007 is commonly compared with Leporacanthicus galaxias L029 but has larger light spots and distinguishing proportions. Specialist profile leaves it as cf. galaxias; never silently merge into L029 species identity.

Breeding and genetics limitations

Original breeder and genetic distinctness not documented. Preserve L007 code and collection location on every claimed lineage.

Original references

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