Trichomycterus argos

Lezama, Triques & Santos, 2012
 
argos (gr.) - a hundred-eyed monster
 
Subfamily
Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx.  14 cm
Standard length (documented)
116.8 mm
Recommended tank size
80 cm
Temperature
14 - 19 °C
córrego Serra Nova near Araponga (endemic)

Minas Gerais

Brazil

rio Casca → rio Doce → Atlantic SE

[ -20.722,-42.479 ]
Map to Trichomycterus argos
High above sea level
~1400 m
(Prefered) River depth
< 0.44 m
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
possibly rudimentary
I - II / 5 rays
5-6 + 5-6 soft rays
slightly convex
I - II / (6 -) 7 rays
I / 6 rays
I / 4 rays
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
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