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Scientific Name Nematogenys inermis    (Guichenot, 1848)
Common Name
Type Locality Chile.
Synonym(s) Nematogenys nigricans, Nematogenys pallidus, Trichomycterus inermis
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Size 240mm or 9.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
General Remarks CLOFFSCA makes a note to say that Eigenmann (1927) reports a 407 mm long species, (not specified if SL or TL).
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Distribution South America: Originally throughout most of central Chile, in the latitudes approximately between present cities of Valparaiso in the north to Osorno in the south. Currently restricted to few spots mainly in regions of Concepcion, Rancagua and Angol.
Chile Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Critically Endangered
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021.
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Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Fauna Chilena.... in Gay., pp 312, Pl. 9 (fig. 2).
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:20 (species record created: 2006 Dec 26 18:08)