As with most species in
this genus it is a cave spawner. LDA81 has been bred in the aquarium.
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:
Para Tributory Leopard Frog, LDA81
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Loricariidae
ycipitidae
Distribution:
Brazil:
Tributaries of the Rio do Pará (Oeiras do Pará ).
Exported from the port of Manaus, Brazil.
