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

Riv. Diala (PK 50 de la route Lambarene - Mouila), northwestern Gabon.
The British Museum (1967) gave the type locality as being 'Riviere Dalia' in the Lambarene region of Gabon.

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History

 

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