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| Scientific Name | Pseudacanthicus histrix (Valenciennes, 1840) |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | No locality [=Brazil]. |
| Synonym(s) | Loricaria histrix, Rinelepis histrix |
| Pronunciation | SUE dah KAN thi cuss - hiss tricks |
| Etymology | Pseud- Greek: False, Acanthicus - Greek: Spiny, Thorny. Literally "False Acanthicus" referring to this genus being similar (but different from) to Acanthicus. This specific epithet literally means hedgehog (histrix=porcupine or hedgehog) and refers to its numerous body spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 800mm (31.5") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Mature males have considerably more odontodal growth on most fins rays but the pectorals are most adorned. Females fill out quite considerably in relation to the slender males. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Negro and lower Amazon River basins. Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes)  , Negro (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 24.0-27.0°C or 75.2-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favourites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet. |
| Furniture | Proportionally sized pieces of bogwood (the fish does not appear to particularly like rockwork) are a good idea as are equally dimensioned pipes. Plants are just a nuisance to this fish and while not orally molested, they tend to be battered by the fishes movement. |
| Compatibility | Generally peaceful but territorial from a young age. Some large specimens are aggressively territorial and may cause problems if housed with other large nocturnal fish. |
| Breeding | Unknown although almost certainly a cave / pipe spawner. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Hist. Nat. Poiss. v. 15 pp486 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 May 25 12:40 (species record created: 2002 May 19 00:00) |
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