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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus albofasciatus Mees, 1974 |
| Common Name(s) | White Line Pim |
| Type Locality | Sipaliwini, Suriname. |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss - al BOW fas sea at uss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. This specific epithet refers to its white(albus=white) lines(fascio,-atus=lines, stripes). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 150mm (5.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | A variable species in terms of patterning and is similar to P. maculatus but has a pronounced silvery white stripe which runs the length of the lateral line. |
| Sexing | Not known. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Amazon Basin Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 22.0-25.0°C or 71.6-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Undemanding in terms of water quality. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | An unfussy omnivore. Most prepared foods are taken and the fish will happily gorge itself on live or frozen foods. Bloodworm induces a feeding frenzy and is good for acclimatizing new, smaller acquisitions. The fish will eat huge amounts in one day, its belly swelling to resemble a marble and can comfortably live off this for up to a week. |
| Furniture | These fish will be considerably more active if given lots of cover at the sides of the aquarium that they can dart into when spooked. Floating plants are also a good idea as water current is unimportant. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during ''lights-out''. |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Zool. Verh. (Leiden)No. 132 - pp137 - Pl. 4 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Plunt, (2) zedogz (p: 10), (3) hankinswood, (4) Acanthicus. 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 | 2008 Aug 22 04:52 (species record created: 2001 Apr 22 00:00) |
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