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Sturisoma
robustum (Regan, 1904) |
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Relevant Information: |
The work carried out by Covain et.al.
2015 confines the Sturisoma genera to east of the Andes
(cis-Andean), and the Sturisomatichthys genera restricted
to the west of the Andes (trans-Andean). The
first 5 thumbnail images the specimen was captured in Feb.2003
in the Paraná River basin in Argentina in an area with
many floating plants and larger plants known locally as "camalotes".
This species is also well known from the La Plata River basin
further to the south. The Sturisoma genera is sometimes
not eay to identify to species as there has probably been quite
a few aquarium crossings in the past. Aquarium Care:
Happier in a aquarium with a high oxygen content. Large planted
aquarium with non aggressive tank mates. Regular water changes
must be adhered to, to keep this animal in good health. Sexual
Differences : Mature males will grow odontodes along
the sides of the head and rostrum (snout). Diet:
Mostly vegetarian with cucumber, spinach, and algae wafers. Meaty
foods such as frozen blood worms and live foods such as white
worms and brine shrimp can be fed sporadically. Breeding:
As per this genus, will lay eggs usually on the tank walls and
the male will guard and fan the eggs. |
Common Name:
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Paraguay whiptail |
Synonyms: |
Oxyloricaria robusta |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: La
Plata River basin: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Type
locality: Rio Paraguay. |
Size: |
25.0cm. (10ins) |
Temp: |
23-27°c (73-81°f.) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
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