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Spectracanthicus sp. (L254) |
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L254 is found alongside S. punctatissimus in the Rio Xingu but L254 has larger spots. Small species with a pointed head. Similar to the Leporacanthicus genus but lacks the lip barbels. Dorsal fin with a posterior membrane. Aquarium Care: Peaceful, but they do have a requirement for higher oxygen and prefer currents in the water with a powerful filter. Sexual Differences: Males have a longer and broader head and a heavier growth of odontodes. Diet: Carnivores and feed on snails in their natural habitat. Feed live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp, mysis, mussels and fish flesh. Tablet foods can also be fed. |
Common Name: |
Blue-spotted pleco, L254 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Brazil: Lower and middle Rio Xingu. |
Size: |
12.0cm. (4¾ins) |
Temp: |
26-30°c (79-87°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
IUCN Red List |
Not Evaluated. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p. |
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