Another interesting species
from the Rio Formoso is the Formoso Pleco (Hypostomus
sp. Rio Formoso). This is a large species. We observed
specimens more than 60 cm long. But smaller fish we
only found in the small rivers. (Petersen, P.). The
Hypostomus genus has 7 soft rays to the dorsal
fin whereas the similar looking Pterygoplichthys
species have 10 soft dorsal fin rays. Aquarium
Care: As with most of this genus, will do
well in a larger aquarium, with the aquarium well
filtered. Water parameters can be quite diverse for
this genera. Diet: Omnivore with
a liking for green, tablet and frozen foods.
Common
Name:
Formoso Pleco
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
Distribution:
South America:
Rio Formoso in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Hypostomus
sp. "Rio Formoso" In shallow waters larger specimens look greenish in
colour
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