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Hypostomus sp. (L050)

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Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) Pier Aquatics (2)

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The Hypostomus genus has 7 rays to the dorsal fin whereas the similar looking Pterygoplichthys species have 10 dorsal fin rays. 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. Similar to H. cochliodon from the Paraguay and middle Paraná River basins in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. A very nicely marked species. Sexual Differences: Males grow larger and sport longer fins. Aquarium Care: Adults are rather intolerent towards other large Loricariid catfishes. Wil give out a lot of waste in the aquarium so frequent water changes are a must. Fairly easy to keep in a larger tank over 4ft (120cm). Diet: Grazes on wood, so it needs soft wood in the aquarium. Food tablets, pellets and vegetable foods are also taken along with insect larvae.

Common Name:

L050, Hypostomus cf. cochliodon.

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Rio Tocantins system.

Size:

30.0cm. (12ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f.)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

IUCN Red List

Not Evaluated.

Reference:

Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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Hypostomus sp. (L050)

Hypostomus sp. (L050)
Mouth view showing the spoon shaped teeth

Hypostomus sp. (L050)

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