Leporacanthicus
galaxias Isbrücker & Njissen,
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contributors to this species: |
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Allan James (2) Danny Blundell
(1) Chris Ralph (2) Vitor
Hugo Quaresma (1) |
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| Relevant
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There is
a train of thought that L. galaxias is L029 and L007 is
a different fish, i.e. L. cf. galaxias.
L029 has a shorter dorsal, smaller spots and a longer head but we
may be dealing with juvenile and adult specimens here. For clarity
we have pictured all varieties as Leporacanthicus
galaxias. The genus Leporacanthicus
is characterised by the
possession of having a small suckermouth with lip barbels on the
top and pointed teeth. Leporacanthicus is readily
identifiable from all other Ancistrini by the development of only
two teeth in each premaxilla, the inner teeth being very long (all
other Ancistrini have more than two teeth in the premaxilla), by
having a well-raised supraoccipital crest (the supraoccipital in
most Ancistrini is flat to slightly raised) and by having numerous
long barbels above the upper jaws. It has been hypothesized that
the enlarged teeth of the upper jaw are used to remove snails from
their shells (Burgess 1994). The males have
a more elongated body and a broader head and they also posses short
odontodes on the edges of the snout which the females lack. Diet:
Not a true vegetarian so a wide variety of foods including algae,
algae wafers, cucumber or courgette ( zucchini), prawns, shrimps
and tablet food. Aquarium Care: This fish can be
territorial with its own kind and so must have a big enough aquarium
if more than one is kept. Regular water changes must be adhered
to, and also having a powerful filter system that can deliver a
high oxygen content. Hiding places are beneficial to this fish with
bogwood or wood of some description and/or some rockwork. |
| Common
Name: |
L029,
L007, Vampire
Plec |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Brazil:
Rio Tocantins. |
| Size:
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25cm. (10ins) |
| Temp: |
25-29°c
(77-85°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Datz Special:
All L-Numbers: Habitat, Care & Diet |
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Family: Loricariidae
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Juvenile
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Adult
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Adult
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Adult
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Adult, close up of head
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 Leporacanthicus
galaxias
Juvenile
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