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Parapimelodus sp. "Manaus" |
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Description: Species of Parapimelodus have extremely long gill rakers and more than 55 gill rakers on the first branchial arch, which is related to feeding on plankton. They also have very large eyes on the sides of the head that can be seen both from above and below, which is related to independence from the bottom in locomotion and feeding; though a common trait in many other catfish, it is rare in Pimelodids. Remarks: Exported from the Brazilain port of Manaus so catchment information is not available. |
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None |
Family: |
Pimelodidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Location unknown. |
Size: |
15.0-18.0cm. (6-7ins) |
Temp: |
22-27°C (71-81°F) |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Lucena, C.A.S., L.R. Malabarba and R.E. Reis, 1992. Resurrection of the neotropical pimelodid catfish Parapimelodus nigribarbis (Boulenger), with a phylogenetic diagnosis of the genus Parapimelodus (Teleoastei: Siluriformes). Copeia 1992(1):138-146. |
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Parapimelodus sp. "Manaus" |
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