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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Megalancistrus sp. (LDA097) |
| Common Name(s) | LDA097, Super Dragon Hi Fin Pleco |
| Pronunciation | mega lan SISS truss |
| Etymology | Greek, megas, megalos = great + Greek, agkistron = hook, in this case meaning "big Ancistrus". |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 600mm (23.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | A colossal pleco worthy of the generic name. Can be differentiated from other large loricariids by the presence of evertible interopercular odontodes. Distinguished from the similar Megalancistrus paranaus but a light brown base colouration. Distinguished from L234 by having a lower dorsal fin in adulthood and, more consistently, by having a pattern of variously irregular spots, blotches or thick reticulations. L234 is spotted. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio São Francisco (Petrolina on the border between Pernambuco and Bahia), Brazil São Francisco (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) arapaima, (2) DarkAtlas, (3) soltarii007, who also notes: "this is actually not a dragon high fin, but a megalancistrus cf. barrae. ", (4) daredevil, (5) alank (p: 2, k: 2). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Jul 14 02:39 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00) |
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