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Peckoltia multispinis (Holly, 1929)

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Description: From Ambruster, J.W.2008: "The species is relatively unique in that it has the lower lip consisting of short, multibranched fimbriae; however, some P. vittata approach the condition in P. multispinis. The only colour remaining is some faint, irregular banding in the caudal fin that is consistent with most species of Peckoltia, including P. vittata, which is known from around Belém. The species may be valid or a synonym of P. vittata. I tentatively recognise it as valid, but with the colour gone from the type specimen and little pertinent information in the original description, it is impossible to compare the species with other Peckoltia, and it is not included in diagnoses or the key." The Peckoltia genera possesses a medium sized mouth with the same amount of teeth in the lower and upper jaw. The lower end of the caudal fin is usually oblique and only slightly indented. Aquarium Care: Should be kept at slightly higher temperatures and have a requirement for a higher oxygen intake. Peacfull inhabitants of an aquarium. Sexual Differences: Males have bristles behind the gill covers, on the pectoral fin spines and on the posterior part of the body. They also posses bristles on the upper caudal fin rays. Diet: Omnivores, easy to feed with frozen and live foods and also tablets, pellets and flake food. Soft wood should be included in aquarium. Should be kept at slightly higher temperatures and have a requirement for a higher oxygen intake. Etymology: The specific name multispinis: multi– (L.), many; spinis, from spina (L.), thorn, referring to 39 hooked, curved spines on interoperculum. Remarks: For more information consult the paper referenced in the table by Armbruster, J.W. 2008.

Common Name:

L049, Bristlemouth catfish

Synonyms:

Ancistrus multispinis, Lasiancistrus multispinis

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, lower Amazon River basin. Type locality: Mercado Bléin (Brasilien).

Size:

14.0cm. (5½ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

IUCN Red List

Peckoltia multispinis is known only from type material purchased at the Belém Market, Pará state, Brazil, therefore its type locality is uncertain. To date, no other reliable records of the species have been made. Due to a lack of knowledge of the species' distribution and potential threats to the population, Peckoltia multispinis has been categorised as Data Deficient (DD), (IUCN 2022).

Reference:

Armbruster, J.W. 2008 The genus Peckoltia with the description of two new species and a reanalysis of the phylogeny of the genera of the Hypostominae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae). Zootaxa 1822:1-76.
Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). 2022. Peckoltia multispinis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022.
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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Peckoltia multispinis

Peckoltia multispinis

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