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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Pimelodus absconditus** Azpelicueta, 1995
Common Name
Type Locality	Uruguay River, San Javier, Misiones, Argentina.
Pronunciation	pim ee LOW duss
Etymology	(Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. This specific epithet literally means concealed (absconditus=concealed, secret).
Species Information
Size	152mm or 6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Paraná River basin. Endemic in Argentina. La Plata, Paraná (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 6 (no. 1), pp 72, Figs. 1-2.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2020 Oct 11 02:07 (species record created: 2008 Mar 10 12:33)