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Spatuloricaria puganensis (Pearson, 1937)

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Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) Nathan Lujan (3) Erling Holm (1)

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Aquarium Care: The Spatuloricria genera all grow to a considerable length and are not the easiest Loricaria species to keep in the home aquarium. Good water quality and a spacious tank are a must and also the water needs to be well oxygenated. This is a shy species during the day and can be seen out at night searching for food. Provide a sand substrate due to the foraging habits of this fish. Sexual Differences: Adult males can possess impressive odontodes to the cheek area when in breeding condition. Diet: A mixed diet, foods that will find their way to the substrate including vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber and cauliflower.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Loricaria puganensis

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Peru: Marañon River basin.

Size:

25.0cm. (10ins)

Temp:

24-28°c (75-83°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Evers, H.-G. & I.Seidel. Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944.
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2011. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version.

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Spatuloricaria puganensis

Spatuloricaria puganensis
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Spatuloricaria puganensis
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Spatuloricaria puganensis

Spatuloricaria puganensis
Dorsal view

Spatuloricaria puganensis
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Spatuloricaria puganensis

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