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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus belensis    Fernández & Vari, 2002
    Common Name
    Type LocalityStream tributary to Laguna Blanca, 11 kilometers northeast from Belén on provincial road 43 along route from Belén to Antofagasta de la Sierra, near Los Nacimientos de San Antonio, ca. 26°30'S, 67°03'W, Belén, Catamarca Province, Argentina, eleva. 3500 m.
    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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    Size64mm or 2.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Critically Endangered
    , 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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    ReferenceCopeia 2002 (no. 3), pp 739, Fig. 1.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)