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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Dekeyseria scaphirhyncha (Kner, 1854) |
| Common Name(s) | Flat Head Pleco, L151, L216 |
| Type Locality | Barra do Rio Negro, Manaus, Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | Ancistrus scaphirhynchus, Peckoltia scaphyrhyncha |
| Pronunciation | dee key SEAR ee ah |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 200mm (7.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Individuals are able to change colour to suit surroundings or mood. This ranges from a dark grey / black, through dark brown to light grey. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Negro River basin. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes)  , Negro (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 16. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Wien. Mus. Naturges.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp25 L151 Aqualog matches DATZ and the former, rather helpfully, shows a range of colouration. L216 Aqualog supplement IS the DATZ picture. |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Aug 16 11:32 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00) |
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