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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus cachiraensis    Ardila Rodríguez, 2008
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRío Galvánes, afluente parte alta Río Cáchira, Municipio Cáchira, Departemento de Norte de Santander, Colombia, 7°44'47"N, 73°03'04"W, elevation 2025 meters.
    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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    DistributionSouth America

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2014.
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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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    ReferenceDahlia (Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Ictiólogos, ACICTIOS). v. 10, pp 34, Figs. 2-8.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)