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Scientific Name Pimelodella eigenmanni    (Boulenger, 1891)
Common Name
Type Locality Macacos, Brazil [probably Ribeirão dos Macacos, tributary of Rio das Velhas].
Pronunciation pim ee LOW dell ah
Etymology Diminutive latinized of greek, pimele = fat + Greek, odous, odella = little teeth. 
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Size 94mm or 3.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin, Brazil.
São Francisco, Middle São Francisco, Das Velhas (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Rio de Janeiro State Rivers, Paraíba do Sul (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
Down Further Information
Reference Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1891 (pt 2), pp 232.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:16 (species record created: 2019 Jan 17 10:45)