Pimelodus
maculatus Lacepède, 1803
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James (2)
Enrico
Richter (1)
Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
(2)
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| Relevant
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There is a great variety
of colour and spotted markings in this species. Quite a pretty
looking member of the Pimelodidae family which can grow quite
large for your average community tank so would need a tank of
at least 4'0"(120cm) long. Not seen to often in the hobby.
Aquarium care: Provide hiding places for this
'pim' and you will be able to see it on the odd occasions when
food is introduced. Peaceful species but not to be trusted with
small fish such as tetras as they will pick them of at night on
their forays. Diet: Most aquarium fare such as
tablet, flake, worm and frozen foods. |
| Common
Name: |
Spotted Pim
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| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Pimelodidaeycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America:
Paraná and São Francisco River basins. Type
locality: Le grand fleuve de la Plata, Buénos-Ayres,
ainsi qu’à la Encenada. |
| Size:
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26cm.
(10ins) |
| Temp: |
20-24°C
(67-75°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.5. |
| Reference: |
Baensch, H.A.
and R. Riehl 1985 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag
für Natur- und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.
Sands, David. Catfishes of the
World, Vol 3 Auchenipteridae & Pimelodidae, Dunure Publications
1984.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue
of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
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Family:
Pimelodidae
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Pimelodus maculatus
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maculatus
Specimen from Paraguay
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maculatus
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maculatus
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