/auchenipteridae/entomocorus/radiosus/1.jpg "Entomocorus radiosus(1) - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Entomocorus radiosus Reis & Borges, 2006 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rio Paraguay at neighborhoods of Cáceres, about 16°03'S, 57°42'W, Mato Grosso, Brazil. |
| Pronunciation | ent tow MOCK oh russ |
| Etymology | Entomocorus: From the Greek, entome, meaning notch, and kopus, meaning helmet - "notched helmet". The specific epithet of E. radiosus is from the Latin radius, meaning rod, fin-ray, and -osus, having the nature or quality of something, usually in fullness or abundance, in allusion to the many anal-fin rays presented by this species. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 53mm (2.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This species is identified by the tips of the caudal fin being black/brown. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Rio Paraguay. La Plata  , Paraná , Paraguay (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Copeia, 2006(3), pp. 412-422 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Suckermouth, who also notes: "This fish is easily weaned onto flakes. The pelvic fins become extended in mature males. During the day, this fish will remain inactive and may lie on its side. At night this fish swims in the water column. ". Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Nov 09 09:15 (species record created: 2007 Dec 30 05:09) |
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