/loricariidae/spatuloricaria/sp`rio_san_alejandro`/1.jpg "Spatuloricaria sp. `RIO SAN ALEJANDRO`(1) - Click to enlarge")
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| Scientific Name | Spatuloricaria sp. `RIO SAN ALEJANDRO` |
| Common Name(s) | Giant Peruvian Whiptail |
| Etymology | Latin, spatula, spathe = spatula, spatule + Latin, lorica, loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather; in reference to the flat bodyshape. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm (15.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The species sports unusually wide spaced suckermouth growths. The head forward of the black shoulder marking is without even slightly bold patterning. |
| Sexing | Adult males are more heavily built. It is not clear if this species develops the remarkable check bristles other congeners exhibit. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio San Alejandro, Peru. It is not know if this species is restricted to this drainage system. Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón  , Ucayali , San Alejandro (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.2 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Water current should be brisk if not strong. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | An enthusiastic feeder that will accept most food that makes its way to the bottom. Not an algae eater of any note. |
| Furniture | Requirements are different from many catfish in that this fish likes sandy open spaces littered with flat rounded peebles and small stones, little cover is required. |
| Compatibility | Due to size, this species is probably best kept in pairs or small groups of its own species. The aquarist does however have a vast selection of midwater dither fish to chose from, the inclusion of which will calm the bottom dwellers. Larger tetras or even rainbowfish would be good. |
| Breeding | Unreported in captivity, this species is very likely a lipbrooder. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2004 Mar 27 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 29 00:00) |
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