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Trachydoras paraguayensis (Eigenmann & Ward, 1907) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Danny Blundell (2) Allan James (2) |
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Relevant Information: |
Habitat: From the Paraguay River at Coromba (in Matto Grosso, Brazil). Aquarium Care: Peaceful species for a mid sized community tank, planted with hiding places such as pipes or driftwood/bogwood. Diet: Tablet and pellet foods, frozen bloodworm and live foods should keep this catfish in good condition. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
Hemidoras paraguayensis |
Family: |
Doradidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Paraná River basin Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia. |
Size: |
10.0cm. (4ins) |
Temp: |
20-26°C (67-79°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Sabaj, M.H. and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. 2003 Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. |
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