Trichomycterus brucutu

Reis & de Pinna, 2022
 
brucutu (pt.) - rustic, rough or brute
 
Family
Trichomycteridae
 
Subfamily
Trichomycterinae
 
Genus
Trichomycterus
Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx.  14 cm
Standard length (documented)
120.3 mm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
córrego Lajeado near Santo Antônio de Itambé (endemic)

Minas Gerais

Brazil

rio Mãe d’Água → rio Guanhães → rio Santo Antônio → rio Doce → Atlantic SE

[ -18.500,-43.300 ]
Map to Trichomycterus brucutu
 
Trichomycterus - overview of habitats
Water values South America
 
Trichomycterus - Overview of the natural diet
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
Adipose fin
Anal fin

Caudal fin
Dorsal fin
Pectoral fins

Pelvic fins
possibly rudimentary
ii / II / 5 rays
slightly convex
6 + 7 soft rays
ii / II / 7 rays
I / 7 rays
short filament 
I / 4 rays
 
Trichomycterus - overview of fins
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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