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| Scientific Name | Ituglanis passensis Fernández & Bichuette, 2002 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Subterranean stream in the Tocantins drainage, 13°36'S, 46°23'W, Passa Três cave, Sao Domingos, Goias, Brazil. |
| Etymology | Greek, itys, ityos = circle + Greek, glanis = a fish that can eat the bait without touching the hook; a cat fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 63mm (2.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Reduced dark pigmentation on the head and body where pigmentation varies from yellowish to light gray, with scattered melanophores limited to the dorsal region of the body. Degree of development of the eyes ranges from their appearing as black dots to being externally invisible. Maxillary barbel extending to the anterior margin of pectoral fin. First pectoral-fin ray, a short filament. Ribs 7. Head length 16-17% SL. Premaxilla rectangular with 3-4 rows; outer row conical. |
| General Remarks | Exhibits crypto-biotic habits, hiding in the gravel bottom or under limestone blocks. No observed agonistic behaviour. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: known only from Passa Três cave, Brazil. Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Passa Três cave (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Other Parameters | Occurs in small riffles with slow current 15-20 cm deep on average. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters v. 13 (no. 3) 274 Fig. 1 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Mar 25 09:45 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 17:00) |
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