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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus alterus    (Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityLa Rioja, Río de Los Sauces, Argentina.
    Synonym(s)Pygidium alterum
    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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    Size60mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    Mar Chiquita, Dulce, Sali (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 2020.
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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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    ReferenceAmerican Museum Novitates No. 618, pp 2, Fig. 2.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)