Pseudacanthicus
leopardus (Fowler, 1914) |
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Danny Blundell (1) Jörn Regul
(1) Allan Sim (2) Vedran Cuncic
(1) Ian
Fuller (1)
Daniel Konn-Vetterlein (1) Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
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| Relevant
Information: |
According to Seidel (2008),
L114/LDA07is a similar looking species from the Rio Demini in the
central Rio Negro system in Brazil. P.leopardus is supposed
to be more elongated and strongly flattened and a different colouration
than the two L and LDA numbers mentioned. Aquarium Care:
When small they can be kept in a community tank but when adult,
they can get quite aggressive. A large aquarium (6' 0"
or over) is needed to display this dramatic looking Loricariid to
its best advantage. I do feel that this is a fish only for the specialists
who have the experience and dedication to take care of it, and to
take care of the good water quality needed. Prefers soft and acidic
water as it is a black-water fish. Diet: Seem to
preferr cooked mussels and prawns as adults. Include some vegatable
food such as zuchini (courgette). Will also take frozen bloodworm
and tablet food. |
| Common
Name: |
Leopard Acanthicus,
Leopard Pleco, L114, LDA07. |
| Synonyms: |
Stonelia
leopardus |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Guyana:
Rupununi River basin.
Type locality: Rupununi River, British Guiana ...
in the highlands of British Guiana, approximately secured in North
Latitude 2º to 3º, and West Longitude 50º20' |
| Size:
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30cm. (12ins) |
| Temp: |
25-29°c
(77-85°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
| Reference: |
Seidel, Ingo;
Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes 208 p
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist
of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and
catalogue of siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628.
ScotCat Factsheet no. 11. June 1997 |
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Family: Loricariidae
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