


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Dolichancistrus cobrensis (Schultz, 1944) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río Cobre, trib. to Río Quinta, below La Grita, Catatumbo system, Maracaibo basin, Venezuela. |
| Synonym(s) | Pseudancistrus pediculatus cobrensis |
| Pronunciation | dolly can SISS truss |
| Etymology | Greek, dolichos = long + Greek, agkistron = hook - meaning "Long Ancistrus". |
Species Information | |
| Size | 80mm (3.1") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Catatumbo River basin in Lake Maracaibo drainage. Lake Maracaibo |
| Temperature | 20.0-24.0°C or 68-75.2°F (Show others within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| References | Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus.v. 94 (no. 3172) - pp299 - Pl. 9 (figs. A-B) |
| Registered Keepers | None. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2006 Dec 07 03:43 (species record created: 2006 Dec 07 03:43) |
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