Spectracanthicus sp. (L315) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Spectracanthicus sp. (L315)
Common Name(s)	L315
Etymology	Genus: Latin, spectrum = look, apparition + Greek, akantha = thorn
Species Information
Size	100mm (3.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Spectracanthicus can be separated from all other loricariids except some Baryancistrus, Parancistrus and an undescribed Hemiancistrus by the presence of the dorsal-fin membrane contacting the adipose-fin spine. It can be separated from Baryancistrus and the Hemiancistrus by having fewer teeth (less than 25 vs. greater than 25) and from Parancistrus by having restricted gill openings.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Xingu at Altamira Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
Temperature	25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show others within this range)
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	None. Add this species to your "my cats" page.
Breeding Reports	None.
More Resources	- Search Planet Catfish for more on Spectracanthicus sp. (L315) - BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts) - Look up Spectracanthicus sp. (L315) on AquaticRepublic.com - URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web)
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Last Update	2006 Dec 16 05:52 (species record created: 2006 Feb 27 00:00)

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