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  • Trichomycterus retropinnis
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Scientific NameTrichomycterus retropinnis    Regan, 1903
Common Name
Type LocalitySt. Augustin, Andes of Colombia, elevation 5000 feet.
Synonym(s)Trichomycterus retropinne
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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Size80mm or 3.1" 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 2014.
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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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ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 7) v. 12 (no. 72) (art. 64), pp 624.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)