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Pseudohemiodon sp. "Venezuela"

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Found in clear water tributories. Sexual Differences: 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. Aquarium Care: Prefers a sand substrate as they like to dig. Diet: Algae wafers, sinking tablet and frozen foods such as bloodworm and shrimp.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Venezuela: Rio Manapiare system in southern Venezuela.

Size:

15.0cm. (6ins)

Temp:

25-28°c (77-83°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Evers, H.-G. & I. Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944.

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Pseudohemiodon sp. "Venezuela"

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