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  Heptapteridae
Heptapteridae Heptapteridae = ( Hep tapt ER idee ) 

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.

          
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Barbara Bean
Acuario Marcelo
Heptapterus mustelinus, Heptapterus mustelinus, Heptapterus mustelinus
 
Molluscan Pictures
Brachyrhamdia marthae
 
Chris Ralph @ The Ralphster Photo Gallery
Brachyrhamdia meesi, Brachyrhamdia meesi
 
Enrico Richter @ Amazon Predators
Goeldiella eques
Rhamdia quelen, Rhamdia quelen, Rhamdia quelen
 
David Sands
Robin Warne
Goeldiella eques
 
 
 
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