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| Scientific Name | Lepthoplosternum pectorale (Boulenger, 1895) |
| Common Name(s) | Armoured Catfish |
| Type Locality | Monte Sociedad, Chaco Dept., Paraguay. |
| Synonym(s) | Callichthys pectoralis, Hoplosternum pectorale |
| Pronunciation | lep THOP low STERN um |
| Etymology | Lepthoplosternum: From the Greek leptos, meaning small and hoplosternum; in reference to the small size. Hoplosternum: From the Greek hoplon, meaning shield and sternum, meaning breast; in reference to the prominent coracoid bones on the breast. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 60mm (2.4") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | This species is sometimes confused with Callichthys callichthys. The visible coracoit bones by the pectoral fins is an indication that it is some form of Hoplosternum or Lepthoplosternum species. In Callichthys, this area is covered by skin and not visible (although the same bone is there in the fish. Callichthys also has a flatter overall body. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Paraguay River basin. La Plata  , Paraná , Paraguay (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.8 |
| Temperature | 20.0-22.0°C or 68-71.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH°25 |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. 1895 (pt 3) 525 |
| Registered Keepers | (1) TP (k: 2), (2) hoplo (k: 520), who also notes: "Another hoplo we can not stop spawning, since Jan 2008 they have spawned some time twice a week
now Aug 08 they have slowed down abit once ever 10 days or so
Spawned 27/7/08 but did not keep the eggs, did not have a tank spare. :(
Spawned 6/8/", (3) Chrysichthys, (4) Redcatman (k: 2), who also notes: "I live in a soft water area. The only water quality parameter measured regularly is pH which is kept between 6.5 and 7.0. Ammonia and nitrite are usually zero when I do occasionally measure it. Nitrate controlled by parial water changes every 2-3 weeks. The tank is filtered using an old (40 years!)Eheim external filter which has been in continuous use since it was purchased. Contains various Eheim filter materials also bought 40 years ago. Only material replaced is a layer of filter wool. Filter is cleaned out when water flow drops which is usually every 2-3 months.", (5) einstein-a-go-go, (6) jacobhayes79 (k: 4), (7) markhinch, (8) Avinitlarge (k: 5), (9) mummymonkey (k: 2), (10) arthos (k: 4). 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. |
| More Resources |
 - Shane's World  Reproduction Spawning The Dwarf Hoplo, Lepthoplosternum sp. -
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| Last Update | 2008 Aug 05 03:34 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00) |
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