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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus reinhardti    (Eigenmann, 1917)
    Common Name
    Type LocalityRio Itabira at Miguel Burnier, tributary of Rio das Velhas, São Francisco basin, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)Pygidium reinhardti
    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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    Size65mm or 2.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionSouth America
    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , 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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    ReferenceProceedings of the American Philosophical Society v. 56, pp 699.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)