Peckoltia
sp. (L008) |
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contributors to this species: |
| Ingo
Seidel
(1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
Similar to L205 from Peru.
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: |
Leopard
Peckoltia , L
008 |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Brazil:
Pará, tributary of the Rio do Pará |
| Size:
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13cm. (5ins) |
| Temp: |
25-29°c
(77-85°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
| Reference: |
All L-Numbers
Datz Special: Habitat, Care & Diet.
Seidel, Ingo; Back to Nature
guide to L-catfishes 208 p |
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Family: Loricariidae
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Peckoltia
sp. (L008)
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