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Tympanopleura sp. "Marajo" |
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Allan James (3) |
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Similar looking to Tympanopleura sp. "Rondoni" but this species hails from the other side of Brazil in the western state of Rondoni whereas our specimens of sp. marajo come from the Island of Marajo which is located on the western side near the Atlantic ocean. It is located in the Amazon River delta, eastern Pará estado (state), Brazil. It is the world’s largest fluvial island (i.e., one produced by sediments deposited by a stream or river). It is not too far from Belem the capital city of Pará state. Aquarium Care: Although of a smaller size to its close relative, Ageneiosus, they could still prove to be predatory as per this genera, so would need to be kept with fish that are not too small. Diet: Presumably meat based. |
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None |
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None |
Family: |
Auchenipteridae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, Marajo Island. |
Size: |
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Temp: |
22-24°c (71-75°f.) |
p.H. |
6.5-7.5 |
Reference: |
Britannica.The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Marajó Island". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 May. 2021 |
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