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Rineloricaria sp. "Paraná 1"

 

Image contributors to this species:

Haraldo Bishop (4)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus

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Relevant Information:

These particular specimens were caught in the port of Diamante City on the Paraná river and in a lagoon near Santa Fe City, Argentina in 2001 by the Image contributor. There are close on 10, still to be identified species of Rineloricaria in the Paraná river basin and we have labeled them as they are collected as, "Paraná 1" & 11 etc. This species has two filaments on the caudal fin and is medium brown in colouration.  Aquarium Care: As with all Rineloricaria provide long leaved plants or bamboo stalks for them to hang on to as you can see in the second thumbnail image. Diet: Omnivore. Vegetable food such as cucumber and other various foods such as tablet, flake and frozen.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Argentina: Paraná River basin.

Size:

12.0-14.0cm. (4¾-5½ins)

Temp:

22-27°c (71-81°f.)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

ScotCat Article: Collecting in the Paraná River Basin, Argentina (Part 2)



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Click for full imageRineloricaria sp. "Paraná 1"
Click for full imageRineloricaria sp. "Paraná 1"
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