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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus argenteus Perugia, 1891 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río de la Plata; Río Paraná, South America |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. This specific epithet refers to its silver(argenteus=silver) colour. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 200mm (7.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Paraná River basin in Argentina. La Plata  , Paraná (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Compatibility | Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Mus. Civ. Stor. Nat. Genova (Ser. 2a) v. 10 631 [31] |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Aug 22 04:52 (species record created: 2008 Mar 10 12:35) |
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