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Scientific Name	**Nematogenys inermis** (Guichenot, 1848)
Common Name
Type Locality	Chile.
Synonym(s)	Nematogenys nigricans, Nematogenys pallidus, Trichomycterus inermis
Species Information
Size	240mm or 9.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
General Remarks	CLOFFSCA makes a note to say that Eigenmann (1927) reports a 407 mm long species, (not specified if SL or TL).
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Originally throughout most of central Chile, in the latitudes approximately between present cities of Valparaiso in the north to Osorno in the south. Currently restricted to few spots mainly in regions of Concepcion, Rancagua and Angol. Chile Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Critically Endangered , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Fauna Chilena.... in Gay., pp 312, Pl. 9 (fig. 2).
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:20 (species record created: 2006 Dec 26 18:08)