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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus pintado Azpelicueta, Lundberg & Loureiro, 2008 |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Río Cebollatí in Paso de Averías, close to bridge of Ruta 14, 33°36'49''S, 54°19'50''W, Merín-Patos System, Departamento Rocha, Uruguay. |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | pimele, fat; –odes, having the form of, i.e., fatty, referring to their adipose fins (at the time, this was a catch-all genus for many catfish species, most of which possess a “fatty” or adipose fin) [note: many online references report that –odes is derived from odous, meaning teeth, but this is incorrect]. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 281mm or 11.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Uruguay. Lagoa Mirim (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the 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 | Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 157, pp150, Figs. 2-3. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.15.101.3769 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:20 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 02:16) |