Trichomycterus caparaoensis

Costa, Barbosa & Katz, 2023
 
according to the origin Serra do Caparaó
 
Family
Trichomycteridae
 
Subfamily
Trichomycterinae
 
Genus
Trichomycterus
Synonyms
unknown
Length (total)
approx.  7 cm
Standard length (documented)
53.4 mm
Recommended tank size
60 cm
córrego Feio near Martins Soares, rio José Pedro (endemic)

Minas Gerais

Brazil

rio José Pedro → rio Mutum → rio Manhuaçu → rio Doce → Atlantic SE

[ -20.394,-41.859 ]
Map to Trichomycterus caparaoensis
High above sea level
800 - 1015 m
Type of water
Clear water
Flow
strong
Substrate
gravel, sand, rocks
On the riverbank
forest
 
Trichomycterus - overview of habitats
Water values South America
 
Trichomycterus - Overview of the natural diet
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
 
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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