| Citation | Albert, J.S. and W.G.R. Crampton, 2003, Seven new species of the neotropical electric fish Gymnotus (Teleostei, Gymnotiformes) with a redescription of G. carapo (Linnaeus).. Zootaxa 287:1-54. |
| Ref. | Albert, J.S. and W.G.R. Crampton, 2003 |
| Page | 30;fig.5;tab.2,3 |
| Named Used as Valid | Gymnotus esmeraldas |
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| Locality | Type locality: Hoja Blanca nr. San Miguel, Ríos Cayapas, Río Esmeraldas drainage, Ecuador (01°05'N, 79°03'W). |
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