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L029 — Galaxy / Vampire Pleco

Named speciesResearch draft

Leporacanthicus galaxias

Identity and locality

Leporacanthicus galaxias

Several Brazilian drainages including Amazon/Tocantins

Diagnostic evidence and naming

Recognized as L029 in specialist guides. Known from rocky fast-flowing habitat; high dorsal area and enlarged upper jaw teeth distinguish its genus. L007, L240, L241 and L294 are similar cf. galaxias forms, not verified synonyms.

Breeding and genetics limitations

Species-specific evidence of captive breeding exists but detailed success conditions and founders are not established from this source.

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