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  • Trichomycterus areolatus
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Scientific NameTrichomycterus areolatus    Valenciennes, 1846
Common Name
Type LocalityRío San Jago, Santiago, Chile.
Synonym(s)Pygidium marmoratum, Trichomycterus maculatus, Trichomycterus marmoratus, Trichomycterus pallens, Trichomycterus palleus, Trichomycterus tigrinus
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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Size116mm or 4.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Chile Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2007.
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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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ReferenceHistoire naturelle des poissons v. 18, pp 492.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)