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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus halisodous Ribeiro, Lucena & Lucinda, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rio Paranã, 12º30'S 48º12'W, fazenda Traçadal, Paranã, Tocantins, Brazil |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. The specific name, halisodous from the Greek adjective halis, meaning in crowds, in plenty, sufficient, enough, plus the Greek noun odous, meaning tooth. The name alludes to the several (ca. 15) irregular rows of conical and slender teeth on each premaxilla. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 111mm (4.4") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known from the upper and middle portions of the rio Tocantins drainage. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Compatibility | Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes. |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Neotrop. ichthyol. vol.6 no.3 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 20 14:13 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 02:13) |
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