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. 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 tablet and flake
food. Should be kept at slightly higher temperatures and have a
requirement for a higher oxygen intake.
Common
Name:
Giraffe
Peckoltia, L103
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
ycipitidae
Distribution:
Venezuala:
near Puerto Ayacucho
Size:
12cm. (4¾ins)
Temp:
25-29°c
(77-85°f.)
p.H.
6.0-7.5.
Reference:
Seidel, Ingo;
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