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  • Trichomycterus araxa
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Scientific NameTrichomycterus araxa    Costa, Mattos, Sampaio, Giongo, Almeida & Katz, 2022
Common Name
Type LocalityStream tributary to Rio Capivara, Rio Quebra Anzol subdrainage, Rio Araguari drainage, Rio Paranaíba basin, Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural São Sebastião, Araxá Municipality, Brazil, 19°40'26"S, 47°02'24"W, elevation ca. 970 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
Not Evaluated
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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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ReferenceZoosystematics and Evolution v. 98 (no. 1), pp 156, Figs. 4-7, 8A-C.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)