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Hypostomus sp. (L360) |
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Yann Fulliquet (2) Haakon Haagensen (1) CP Aqua Studio (1) |
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Member of the Hypostomus cochliodon group. Similar to the Hypostomus species group but has a shorter body and is more high backed. Small number of spatulate teeth with a single cusp. The halves of the jaw are arranged in a v-form. Sexual Differences: Males are larger and have longer fins. Aquarium Care: This group grow large and are belligerent towards other large Loracariids. Need many water changes due to the waste that they procure. Diet: Wood eaters. Can be fed food tablets with a wood component, pieces of fresh and seasoned wood and vegetable food. |
Common Name: |
L360 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Brazil: Pará, middle Rio Jamanxim, Tapajós. |
Size: |
30.0cm. (12ins) |
Temp: |
26-30°c (79-87°f.) |
p.H. |
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5.5-7.0. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Hypostomus
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Hypostomus sp. (L360)
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