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This species is still listed in most online sources as Rineloricaria eigenmanni but the name may be seen in some quarters as Hemiloricaria eigenmanni. A good identification spot for this species is the black bands on the ventral surface. Reproduction: The Rineloricaria species are usually cave spawners, where the female will place their eggs after the male has cleaned inside. The male will then guard and fan the eggs until hatching. The eggs will hatch in 4-5 days whereas the male can now be removed. More breeding information can be found here in the articles breeding section. Aquarium Care: As with all Rineloricaria/Hemiloricaria provide long leaved plants or bamboo stalks for them to hang on to. Diet: Omnivore. Vegetable food such as cucumber and other various foods such as tablet, flake and frozen. Etymology: The specific name eigenmanni: In honour of Dr.Carl H.Eigenmann, Professor of Ichthyology in Indiana (1863-1927).

Common Whiptail

Loricaria eigenmanni, Hemiloricaria eigenmanni

Loricariidae

South America: Venezuela. Type locality: Sarare (Venezuela).

13.0cm. (5ins)

25-27°c (77-81°f)

6.0-7.0.

Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2003. Loricariidae - Loricariinae (Armored catfishes). p. 330-350. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2019. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, ( 08/2019 ).