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Hisonotus francirochai (Ihering, 1928)

 

Image contributors to this species:

Mitsuhiro Iwamoto (3)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus

Other Sources:

Search  Fishbase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility   iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Habitat: The flooded margins covered by grasses are important microhabitats for H. francirochai, that is also very abundant in the lower stretch. A strong relationship with the submerged marginal vegetation was also observed for other species of the Hypoptopomatinae in Brazil (Costa 1987, Casatti & Castro 1998). Reproduction: Scatters eggs throughout the aquarium and are not cared for by the parents. Aquarium Care: Said to be a bit more problematic in the aquarium if good water quality is not adhered to. They rest on aquatic vegetation in the aquarium so long leaved plants are recommended. Cooler temperatures and a strong filtration with adequate current will fare better for this species and for this genera overall. Diet: Will feed on flake, algae, tablet foods and algae wafers.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Otocinclus francirochai, Microlepidogaster francirochai

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Grande River basin. Type Locality: Creeks by Pirangy, headwaters of the rio Turvo, Brazil.

Size:

3.5cm. (1½ins)

Temp:

20-24°c (67-75°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Burgess, W.E., 1989. An atlas of freshwater and marine catfishes. A preliminary survey of the Siluriformes. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey (USA). 784 p.
Casatti, L. & Castro, R.M.C. 1998. A fish community of the São Francisco River headwaters riffles, southeastern Brazil. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwaters 9:229-242.
Costa, W.J.E.M. 1987. Feeding habits of a fish community in a tropical coastal stream, rio Mato Grosso, Brazil. Stud. Neotrop. Fauna & Environm. 22:145-153.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2020. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 12/2020 ).



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Dorsal view

 

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