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Scientific NameTrichomycterus berthalutzae    Costa, Barbosa & Katz, 2024
Common Name
Type LocalityRio Alto Pratinha, tributary of Rio Muqui do Sul, Rio Itabapoana basin, Mimoso do Sul Municipality, Espírito Santo State, Brazil, 21°03'51"S, 41°18'13"W, elevation circa 205 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
Espirito Santo State Rivers, Itabapoana, Muqui do Sul (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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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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ReferenceEuropean Journal of Taxonomy v. 970, pp 125, Figs. 1, 2A-C.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)