Hypostomus
soniae Hollanda Carvalho & Weber, 2004 |
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Relevant
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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: |
Blue
Eyed Red Fin Pleco,
Rusty Pleco, L137, L077. |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
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:
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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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