Identity and locality
Scobinancistrus raonii (2023)
Middle Rio Xingu, including Volta Grande and Iriri confluence region
Diagnostic evidence and naming
2023 original description converts the historical L082 to S. raonii. Broadly spaced large yellow irregular blotches differ from densely spotted S. aureatus L014; lacks the latter's broad orange-yellow fin-edge band. Named honoring Kayapó leader Raoni Metuktire, not a captive breeder.
Breeding and genetics limitations
Site impacts of Belo Monte are conservation context. No named original captive lineage or inheritance shown by formal species description.
Original references
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