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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus novalimensis    Barbosa & Costa, 2010
    Common Name
    Type LocalitySmall stream tributary of Córrego de Mutuca, to right side of road Belo Horizonte-Nova Lima, kilometer 20, Rio São Francisco basin, Município de Nova Lima, Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil, elevation 890 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
    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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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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    ReferenceIchthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 21 (no. 2), pp 112, Figs. 7, 17.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)