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Scientific Name Pimelodus mysteriosus  Azpelicueta, 1998
Common Name
Type Locality Arroyo Anselmo, Candelaria, Misiones, Argentina.
Pronunciation pim ee LOW duss
Etymology pimele, fat; –odes, having the form of, i.e., fatty, referring to their adipose fins (at the time, this was a catch-all genus for many catfish species, most of which possess a “fatty” or adipose fin) [note: many online references report that –odes is derived from odous, meaning teeth, but this is incorrect]. 
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Size 143mm or 5.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Paraná River basin.
La Plata, Paraná (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Compatibility Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes.
Suggested Tankmates Larger active fish such as tetras, most barbs and gouramis. They can also be kept in groups but do not suffer from being kept singly. Angelfish and other ''graceful'' fish are sometimes bothered by this species' barbels particularly during "lights-out".
Breeding Unreported in the aquarium.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Neotropica (La Plata) v. 44 (no. 111-112), pp 88, Figs. 1-3, 5-6, 8, 10, 12, 14.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2020 Oct 28 17:05 (species record created: 2008 Mar 10 12:36)