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| Scientific Name | Lasiancistrus cf. caucanus |
| Common Name(s) | L312, LDA071 |
| Pronunciation | LASS ee an SISS truss |
| Etymology | Greek, lasios, -a, -on = hairy + Greek, agkistron = hook |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 100mm (3.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This fish is collected in faster flowing tributaries of the upper Rio Magdalena, Colombia and exported through Bogota. It normally appears as bycatch in shipments of Colombian Chaetostoma. Further investigation is needed to see if this fish is identifiable with Lasiancistrus caucanus. |
| Sexing | Unknown |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Tributaries of the upper Rio Magdalena. Complete distribution is unknown. Colombia Caribbean Rivers, Magdalena (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.6 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Like Chaetostoma species, this fish requires well oxygenated water with lower temperatures than the average tropical aquarium. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Although sometimes picky immediately after import, these fish will eventually accept fresh vegetables as well as live and frozen foods. |
| Furniture | The tank decor should consist of various sized stones stacked to form caves over a sand/gravel substrate. |
| Compatibility | Will not bother tankmates provided it has a cave of its own. |
| Suggested Tankmates | An excellent specimen for the cooler ''hillstream'' community tank. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Wien. Mus. Naturges.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp25 Schraml E. and F. Schafer 2004. Aqualog: Loricariidae All L Numbers. Verlag A.C.S. GmbH Rodgau, Germany |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Nov 11 00:00 (species record created: 2003 Dec 20 00:00) |
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