Scientific Name
Peckoltia sp. (L134)add this species to your "My Cats" page.
Common Name(s)
L134 , Leopard Frog Pleco
Pronunciation
peck OLE tea ah
Etymology
Named after Gustavo Peckolt, member of the Natural History Commission of Rondon.
Size
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Identification
Although very variable in terms of patterning, this beautiful species is quite easy to identify. Younger fish have more background yellow colour and older fish are darker with more stripes.
Sexing
Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
Distribution
Pimental at the Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil Amazon , Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
pH
6.0 - 7.4
Temperature
24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show others )
Feeding
Omnivorous with a tendency towards meaty foods. Not an effective algae eater. Well fed individuals will not damage most plants.
Furniture
Rock piles and wood tangles. Plants are not vital.
Compatibility
Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Breeding
Cave spawner.
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/2.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(2) Dorsal view - Click to enlarge")
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/6.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(6) Male - Click to enlarge")
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/9.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(9) Male guarding eggs - Click to enlarge")
/10.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(10) Female after spawning - note scratches on right - Click to enlarge")
/11.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(11) Ten day old fry - Click to enlarge")
/12.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(12) Ten week old youngsters - Click to enlarge")
/13.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(13) Ten week old youngsters - Click to enlarge")
/14.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(14) Ventral view - Click to enlarge")
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/17.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(17) Territorial fighting - Click to enlarge")
/18.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(18) Posterior half of male showing odontode growth - Click to enlarge")
/19.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(19) Posterior half of female showing no odontode growth - Click to enlarge")
/20.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(20) Gravid female - Click to enlarge")
/21.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(21) Close-up of head - Click to enlarge")
/22.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(22) Lateral view - Click to enlarge")
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/27.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(27) Pair, male on right - Click to enlarge")
/28.jpg "Peckoltia sp. (L134)(28) Male - Click to enlarge")
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