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  • Harttia surinamensis
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  • Harttia surinamensis
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Scientific Name Harttia surinamensis  Boeseman, 1971
Common Name
Type Locality Grandam, Gran Rio, upper Suriname River, Suriname.
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Size 188mm or 7.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing The adult male of this species has very well developed odontodes on the front edge of its pectoral fins.
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Distribution South America: Coastal rivers from Suriname River east to Approuague River.
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2023.
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Zoologische Verhandelingen (Leiden) No. 116, pp 28, Pl. 3.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2019 Oct 03 06:36 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 06:17)