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Heptapteridae

Another sub-family of the Pimelodidae, Heptapteridaeinae, which is now been given full family status.

There are up to 200 species in this South and Central American family comprising mostly of the genera Imparfinis, Pimelodella, Brachyrhamdia and Rhamdia. Most are predators which vary in size but can be kept in an aquarium with tank mates that are chosen carefully.

COMMON NAMES
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Blue Shrimp Catfish

False Adolfoi

False Arched Cory

False Cory

Fox Face Pimelodella

Graceful pimelodella

Long-Tail Antenna Catfish

Martha's Brachyrhamdia

Max Cat

Mees' pimelodid

Pale catfish

Shrimp Catfish

Slender catfish

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