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Scientific NameTrichomycterus maracaya    Bockmann & Sazima, 2004
Common NameMargay Pencil Catfish
Type LocalityUnnamed streamlet at the foothill of the Morro de Ferro, about 21°46'45"S, 46°31'50"W [reverse in original description], rio Pardo basin, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationtrick oh mick terr uss.
EtymologyTrichomycterus: From the Greek trichos, meaning hair and mykter, meaning nose; in reference to the barbels. 
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Size51mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
La Plata, Paraná, Upper Paraná, Pardo (Mato Grosso do Sul) (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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FeedingThis genus takes live or frozen food is well accepted, as is commerical dry prepared foods. Be careful not to overfeed. In nature, they feed on small invertebrates living at the bottom. User data.
BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceNeotropical Ichthyology v. 2 (no. 2), pp 63, Figs. 1-8.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)