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Rineloricaria sp. aff. latirostris |
Image contributors to this species: |
Hans-Georg Evers (2) |
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This species is imported more often than the true R. latirostris and is found on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro so easier to locate and export. This species prefers cool waters. Aquarium Care: An easy species to keep with no excessive demands on water parameters. 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: |
South America: Brazil, outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. |
Size: |
20.0cm. (8ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Evers, H.-G. & I.Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Rineloricaria
sp. aff. latirostris Male |
 Rineloricaria
sp. aff. latirostris Female |
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