Pimelodella serrata

Eigenmann, 1917
Pimelodella serrata, holotype, lateral
because of the serrated fin rays
 
Family
Heptapteridae
 
Subfamily
Rhamdiinae
 
Genus
Pimelodella
Synonyms
chum-chum
Length (total)
approx.  15 cm
Standard length (documented)
124.0 mm
Recommended tank size
120 cm
rio Machupo basin near San Joaquín

Beni

Bolivia

río Itonomas → río Guaporé → río Mamoré → rio Madeira → Amazonas → Atlantic NE

˜[ -18.517,-59.600 ]
Map to Pimelodella serrata
 
Pimelodella - overview of habitats
Water values South America
 
Pimelodella - Overview of the natural diet
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
 
Pimelodella - overview of fins
Similar catfishes
Pimelodella hartwelli
Map to Pimelodella serrata and similar
not known
Pic. 2: Pimelodella serrata, holotype, lateral
Pic. 3: Pimelodella serrata, holotype, dorsal
Pic. 4: Pimelodella serrata, holotype, ventral
Pic. 5: Pimelodella serrata
Many thanks to
for the pictures
The Field Museum - Michael W. Littmann (CC BY-NC 4.0)
1, 2, 3, 4
Eigenmann, Carl H. (PD)
5
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