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L041 — Guyanancistrus brevispinis

Named speciesResearch draft

Guyanancistrus brevispinis (Heitmans, Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983)

Identity and locality

Guyanancistrus brevispinis (Heitmans, Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983)

Guiana Shield streams, Suriname / French Guiana

Diagnostic evidence and naming

L041 refers to a valid genus/species name that moved through historical combinations Lasiancistrus and Pseudancistrus. A geographically structured brevispinis complex has been discussed; preserve collection locality and subspecies claims separately.

Breeding and genetics limitations

Do not infer that subspecies, localities and aquarium breeding lines are interchangeable or have verified specific inheritance.

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