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Scientific NameEremophilus mutisii    Humboldt, 1805
Common NamesCapitán
Capitan De Bogota, Capitan De Sabana, Chimbe
Type LocalityRío Bogotá, tributary of Río Magdalena, Colombia.
Synonym(s)Trachypoma marmoratum
Pronunciationerr ee MO fill us
EtymologyEremophilus: From the Greek, eremos, meaning solitary and philein, meaning to like; in reference to the secretive nature. 
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Size300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Bogotá (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 2014.
pH6.5 - 7.2
Temperature24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersWill withstand cooler or warmer temperatures for a short period of time. They don't like very strong current in the aquarium and seem to enjoy much more calmer surroundings.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceVoyage de Humboldt et Bonpland, Deuxième partie v. 1, pp 35, Pl. 6.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)