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Trachydoras paraguayensis (Eigenmann & Ward, 1907) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Danny Blundell (2) Allan James (2) |
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Relevant Information: |
Habitat: From the Paraguay River at Coromba, Brazil. Aquarium Care: Peaceful species for a mid sized community tank, planted with hiding places such as pipes or driftwood/bogwood. Diet: Tablet and pellet foods, frozen bloodworm and live foods should keep this catfish in good condition. Etymology: The specific name paraguayensis: –ensis, Latin suffix denoting place: Corumba, Paraguay, type locality. |
Common Name: |
Mouse Catfish |
Synonyms: |
Hemidoras paraguayensis |
Family: |
Doradidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Paraná River basin Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia. Type locality: Corumba, Brazil. |
Size: |
19.0cm. (7½ins) |
Temp: |
20-26°C (67-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
IUCN Red List |
Despite the little information available on this species, it has a wide range and no apparent threats. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern (IUCN 2024). |
Reference: |
Sabaj, M.H. and C.J.
Ferraris, Jr.
2003 Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In
R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.)
Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central
America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. |
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