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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus brevis Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río Durazno, Río de la Plata, San Fernando, Argentina. |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 285mm (11.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Paraná River basin and the Durazno River in Argentina. La Plata, Paraná (click on these areas to find other species found there) La Plata, Durazno (click on these areas to find other species found there)  (Click the map-icon to show/hide map of species distribution) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| 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 | American Museum Novitates No. 618 |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 21 13:18 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 01:49) |
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