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Sturisomatichthys reinae is a new species (2019) from the Baudó River, in northwestern Colombia, belonging to the Caribbean slope of the continent. The work carried out by Covain et.al. 2016 confines the Sturisoma genera to west of the Andes (trans-Andean), and the Sturisomatichthys genera restricted to the east of the Andes (cis-Andean). Aquarium Care: 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. Reproduction: As per this genus will lay eggs usually on the tank walls and the male will guard and fan the eggs. The eggs will hatch between 7 to 9 days and the youngsters will eat Artemia, minced lettuce and mashed peas. Etymology: The specific name honours Mrs. Ruth Gisela Reina, late curator of fishes at STRI, for her contributions to the knowledge of fishes and invaluable help and assistance for several ichthyologists around the world during her time at the STRI.

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Loricariidae

South America: Colombia, Boca de Pepé, Río Baudó entry (Chocó).

19.0cm. (7½ins)

24-27°c (67-81°f)

6.0-7.0.

Londoño-Burbano, A. & Reis, RE, 2019 "A Taxonomic Revision of Sturisomatichthys Isbrücker and Nijssen, 1979 (Loricariidae: Loricariinae), with Descriptions of Three New Species" (Copeia, Vol. 107 No. 4, P. 764).
Covain, R., S. Fisch-Muller, C. Oliveira, J.H. Mol, J.I. Montoya-Burgos and S. Dray, 2015. Molecular phylogeny of the highly diversified catfish subfamily Loricariinae (Siluriformes, Loricariidae) reveals incongruences with morphological classification. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 94:492-517.
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