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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus punctatissimus    Castelnau, 1855
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Araguay, Brazil.
    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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    Size280mm or 11" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    IUCN Red List Category
    Data Deficient
    , 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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    ReferenceAnimaux nouveaux or rares v. 2, pp 49, Pl. 24 (fig. 3).
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    ARN ref:1.26.214.6870
    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)