Plataplochilus chalcopyrus Lambert 1963

Meaning of Name

chalcos = copper, pyros = fire.
First Description

 
Size

 
Meristics
  • D = 9, A = 18, Pectoral = 13, ll = 33 (British Museum 1967)(BKA newsletter No.23, July 1967).
Karyotype

 
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Populations  
Type Locality

None given. The British Museum (1967) gave the type locality as being 'Riviere Dalia' in the Lambarene region of Gabon.
Distribution

 
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Distinguishing Characteristics  
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History

 
Breeding Notes

 
Diameter of Egg  
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