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Down Summary of pimelodus
Pronounced 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].
Compatibility Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes.
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.
Size Smallest 66mm, largest 570mm, average 225mm, most commonly 250mm. All SL.
Species There are 39 "species" in the database
Keepers 7 species (17%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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1.
Pimelodus pictusPimelodus pictus
(69.04%)
2.
Pimelodus blochiiPimelodus blochii
(13.97%)
3.
Pimelodus ornatusPimelodus ornatus
(8.22%)
4.
Pimelodus albofasciatusPimelodus albofasciatus
(4.38%)
5.
Pimelodus maculatusPimelodus maculatus
(2.19%)
6.
Pimelodus tetramerusPimelodus tetramerus
(1.1%)
7.
Pimelodus albicansPimelodus albicans
(1.1%)
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