


Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Scobinancistrus sp. (L368) |
| Common Name(s) | L368 |
| Etymology | (Latin)Scobis=Sawdust + (Greek)agkistron=hook. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 350mm (13.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | By having a good look at its teeth, the number of which is extremely reduced, it is safe to say that this species is a member of the genus Scobinancistrus. The Scobinancistrus species known so far are from the southern clear water tributaries of the Amazon in northeastern Brazil. |
| Sexing | Males in good condition have odontodes on rear part of the body and pectoral fins. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio Tapajos Amazon, Tapajós |
| Temperature | 27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Undemanding of water parameters. |
Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Primarily a carnivore, the reduced set of teeth in this fishes mouth don't make much impact on algae etc. Feed chopped mussel, bloodworm and flake food in tablet form. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) CatBrat, (2) Högö, (3) chillired, (4) trini_100, (5) Julie, (6) 78bill, (7) djwalker124, (8) Borbi (k: 4), (9) dannyrawlins, (10) ichtyophile, (11) ChanggyChinggy, (12) alasia, (13) 2wheelsx2 (p: 2, k: 4), who also notes: "Added 2 more (last 2 available)", (14) rebnik, (15) gforcefx. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2010 Feb 14 04:59 (species record created: 2001 Apr 29 00:00) |
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