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    Scientific NameTrichomycterus sandovali    Ardila Rodríguez, 2006
    Common Name
    Type LocalityDon Juan cave, Municipality of Zapatoca, Departamento de Santander, Colombia.
    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
    Vulnerable
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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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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    ReferencePeces del Departamento de Santander - Colombia. Barranquilla No. 2, pp 4, 3 col. Figs., text figs. 1-10.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)