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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus ballesterosi    Ardila Rodríguez, 2011
    Common Name
    Type LocalityUpper río Sinú, Municipio de Tierralta, Córdoba Departamento, Colombia, elevation 250-260 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
    Colombia Caribbean Rivers, Sinú, Upper Sinú (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2014.
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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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    ReferenceDahlia (Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Ictiólogos, ACICTIOS). v. 11, pp 4, Figs. 1-10.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)