Hypostomus
soniae Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2004 |
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Placed in the Hypostoumus cochliodon
species group which have a shorter body and more high backed than
other members of the Hypostomus. They have a small number
of spatulate teeth with a single cusp with the jaws arranged in
a V shape. L137 was first placed in the Cochliodon (which
is now a synomyn) genes but was moved into this larger genera
due to the works of Jon Armbruster on the Hypostomus/Cochliodon
group. Aquarium Care: A high backed species which
can grow quite large and are intolerant of other Loricariids.
Quite easy to keep but need frequent water changes on account
of its high metabolic rate. Aquarium size would need to be 4ft
(120cm) or over. Diet: Wood eaters so would need
a supply of fresh and seasoned wood. Food tablets and also green
foods. |
Common Name:
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Blue Eyed Red Fin Pleco,
Rusty Pleco, L137, L077. |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Brazil, Pará,
Rio Tapajós (Pimental-Itaituba). Type locality:
Brazil: Pará: temporary pools on the river sides of the
Rio Tapajós, between Vila Nova and Urua. |
Size: |
30cm. (12ins) |
Temp: |
26-30°c (79-87°f.) |
p.H. |
5.5-7.0. |
References: |
Armbruster W, Jonathon;
The species of the Hypostomus cochliodon group
(Siluriformes: Loricariidae).
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes,
Ettlingen, Germany 208 p |
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