Baryancistrus
sp (L 018) |
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Allan
Sim (2) Danny Blundell (1) Damnyankee
(1) Dave Brough (2) Yann Fulliquet (1) |
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| Relevant
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Pictures
of L 085 are adult specimens
of L 018. Similar species are L 081 and L 177. Belongs
to the Baryancistrus genus which are large and high backed.
They have a large suckermouth with a high number of slender and
long stemmed teeth. A small membrane lies behind the last ray of
the dorsal fin which joins the anal fin. Found in shallow fast flowing
areas of water with a stony substrate. Sexual Differences:
Mature males have a broader and longer head and longer pectoral
fin spines. Diet: Vegetarian diet, and will also
eat plants in the aquarium. Prefers higher temperatures. Adults
of L018 can prove to be extremely territorial. |
| Common
Name: |
L018,
L085, LDA60, Gold Nugget Pleco |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Brazil:
Pará, Rio Xingu (Altamira) |
| Size:
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35.0cm.
(14ins) |
| Temp: |
26-30°c
(79-87°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seidel, Ingo;
Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes 208 p |
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Family: Loricariidae
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