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Pseudoloricaria laeviuscula (Valenciennes, 1840) |
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Description: This species shows derived features such as a reduction in size and number of teeth, premaxillary teeth absent, a circular head shape, and eyes reduced in size without iris operculum. Reproduction: Although reproductive habits are unknown, this species is probably a lip brooder. Sexual dimorphism includes hypertrophied development of the lower lip suggesting that P. laeviuscula is indeed a lip brooder. Aquarium Care: This monotypic species is active during the day. Prefers a sand substrate as most of this type of Loricariinae do. A strong filtration is called for in this species, regular water changes and also a large aquarium as they can grow quite large. Diet: Omnivore. A varied diet. |
Common Name: |
None |
Synonyms: |
Loricaria laeviuscula |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil, Lower and middle Amazon basin, including Negro and Branco rivers. Type locality: Locality unknown. |
Size: |
30.0cm. (12ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
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Covain, Raphael; Fisch-Muller,
Sonia (2007). "The genera of the Neotropical
armored catfish subfamily Loricariinae (Siluriformes:
Loricariidae): a practical key and synopsis"
Zootaxa. 1462: 1–40. |
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