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Pimelodus albicans (Valenciennes, 1840)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Ben Lee (1) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1) Sebastián Preisz (1) Hugo Hulsberg (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Aquarium Care: This is quite a large member of the Pim family and as such should not be kept with smaller species. In saying that they are non problematic in the aquarium with same size or larger tank mates such as barbs, gouramies, cichlids and other South American catfish in a large mature tank. Provide plant cover and hiding places to make them feel more secure in their surroundings. Prefers slightly cooler temperatures in the aquarium. Diet: Will eat most prepared foods such as tablet, pellet and frozen foods.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Arius albicans

Family:

Pimelodidae

Distribution:

South America: Paraná River basin, Endemic in Argentina.

Size:

50.0cm. (20ins)

Temp:

22-25°C (71-77°F)

p.H.

6.5-7.0.

Reference:

Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2019. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, (12/2019).



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Villa Elisa-province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Dorsal view-Departamento Las Colonias, Santa Fe, Argentina

 

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