Oligancistrus
sp. (L030) |
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Alan
Raeburn (2) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
(1) |
| ScotCat
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| Relevant
Information: |
In its natural
habitat it is found with other Oligancistrus species and
also species of the Parancistrus and Spectracanthus
genera. Can be identified from other Oligancistrus species
by the spots on the head and the shallow dorsal fin. As in the Parancistrus
and Spectracanthus genera the dorsal and adipose fins are
connected by a membrane. Aquarium Care: Should be
no problem in the aquarium but would need a strong current and oxygen
rich water due to the high temperatures enjoyed by this genus. Sexual
Differences: Males have a longer and broader head and a larger
growth of odontodes behind the gill covers and on the pectoral fin
spines. Diet: Omnivore. A varied diet with both vegetable
and other foods such as tablet and frozen. |
| Common
Name: |
Peppermint Pleco,
L030 |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Brazil:
Pará, Rio Xingu (Altamira) |
| Size:
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15cm. (6ins) |
| Temp: |
26-30°c
(79-87°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Seidel, Ingo;
Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes 208 p |
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Family: Loricariidae
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