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Pimelodus
punctatus (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
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| Steven
Grant
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| Relevant
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Similar looking to P.
maculatus but P. punctatus
has no spots on the head and the body markings are more elongated
than spotted, such as in a blotched pattern. Quite a pretty looking
member of the Pimelodidae family which could probably 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
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None |
| Synonyms: |
Megalonema punctatum,
Megalonema robustum |
| Family: |
Pimelodidaeycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Central America:
Panama, Tuira River basin. Type locality: Río
Tuyra, Boca de Cupe, Panama. |
| Size:
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| Temp: |
20-24°C
(67-75°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.5. |
| Reference: |
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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