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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus joannis Ribeiro, Lucena & Lucinda, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Ipueiras, rio Tocantins near the confluence with rio Manoel Alves, approximately 11º19'S 48º38'W |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. The specific name joannis is a patronym for John Lundberg, in recognition of his many contributions to catfishes systematic. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 77mm (3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Known from the upper and medium 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 14:09 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 02:15) |
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