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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus coprophagus Schultz, 1944 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río Agua Caliente, 2-3 kilometers above southwestern corner of Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela, depth 15 feet. |
| Synonym(s) | Pimelodus clarias coprophagus |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 250mm (9.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Lake Maracaibo basin: Colombia and Venezuela. Lake Maracaibo  (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 in the aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 94 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 21 13:18 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 01:50) |
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