 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus britskii Garavello & Shibatta, 2007 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 300mm (11.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: throughout the rio Iguaçu basin in Brazil. La Plata  , Paraná , Iguazu (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 | Neotrop. ichthyol. vol.5 no.3 Porto Alegre July/Sept. 2007 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2009 Dec 14 03:16 (species record created: 2009 Sep 24 13:06) |
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