| Citation | Reis, R.E., 1997, Revision of the neotropical catfish genus Hoplosternum (Ostariophysi: Siluriformes: Callichthyidae), with the description of two new genera and three new species.. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 7(3-4):299-326. |
| Ref. | 26144 Reis, R.E., 1997 |
| Page | 310-313;fig.7 |
| Named Used as Valid | Megalechis thoracata |
| Comment | Redescription and illustration. |
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