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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus stewarti Ribeiro, Lucena & Lucinda, 2008 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Rio Paranã, near lagoa Verde, approximately 12º30'S 48º12'W, Paranã, Tocantins, Brazil. |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. The specific epithet stewarti is a patronym for Donald Stewart, in recognition of his many contributions to catfish systematics. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 66mm (2.6") 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 14:02 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 02:17) |
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