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Pseudohemiodon apithanos  Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1978
 Image contributors to this species:
 Robin Warne (2) ScotCat (3) Peru Aquarium Group (1) Daniel Blom (1) Tobias Koch (6) 
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus 
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google Search   All Catfish Species Inventory  Search ispecies  Wikipedia
 
 Relevant Information:  Diet: algae wafers, sinking tablet and frozen foods such as bloodworm and  shrimp. Sexing: Mature males will develop their lower lips to allow them to carry their  eggs (abdomino-lip brooders). The very large eggs are incubated by the male. Care:  Prefer a sand substrate as they like to dig.
 Common Name:  Chameleon Whiptail
 Synonyms:  None
 Family:  Loricariidae ycipitidae
 Distribution:  Ecuador : Napo province, Rio San Miguel, Rio Conejo
 Size:  30cm. SL (12ins)
 Temp:  24-28°c (75-83°f.)
 p.H.  6.0-7.0.


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Family:  Loricariidae

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