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Loricaria nickeriensis Isbrücker, 1979 |
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Karsten Schönherr (1) Nick van Lier (2) |
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Description: This genera is identified by the teeth of the upper mandible being twice as long as the lower mandible. The upper lip is short, its edge covered by numerous thin, simple, bifurcate or, more rarely, trifurcate barbels. The lower lip has small papillae with long filaments along the edge. The leading ray of the pectoral fins are longer and the upper first spine of the caudal fin is extended. Reproduction: Males have an enlarged lower lip which aids the guarding of the cluster of eggs. Aquarium Care: Soft substrate such as sand is beneficial. High oxygen levels, frequent water changes and strong filtration is called upon. Provide plants and bogwood for shelter. Diet: aufwuchs feeder. |
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None |
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None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Suriname, Nickerie and Marowijne River basins. |
Size: |
15cm. (6ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and R.
Riehl, 1991. Aquarien
atlas. Bd. 3. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und
Heimtierkunde, Germany. 1104 p. |
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