Pimelodus ornatus  Kner, 1858
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ScotCat (2) Peru Aquarium Group (1) Daniel Blom (3)
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Common Name:	Ornate Pim
Synonyms:	Megalonema rhabdostigma
Family:	Pimelodidaeycipitidae
Distribution:	South America: Amazon, Corintijns, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Paraná River basins. Also in  major rivers of  the Guianas
Size:	38.5cm. (15½ins)
Temp:	24-25°C (75-77°F)
p.H.	6.5-7.2.