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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Acanthicus hystrix (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) |
| Common Name(s) | Hedgehog Pleco, L155, Lyre Tail Pleco |
| Type Locality | Amazon R. |
| Synonym(s) | Rinelepis acanthicus |
| Pronunciation | ah KAN thi cuss |
| Etymology | This name is derived from the Greek word akantha, meaning quill or spike, in reference to its spiny body. This specific epithet literally means hedgehog and refers to its numerous body spines. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 600mm (23.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The genus can be distinguished from other similar genus by the combination of lack of adipose fin and the well-developed, rough keels along the side of the body. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Amazon River basin. Amazon (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 22.0-27.0°C or 71.6-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Selecta Piscium Brasiliam - pp3 - Pl. 1 (figs. 1-2) |
| Registered Keepers | (1) daniel60, (2) arapaima, (3) lookyloo, (4) husky_jim (k: 3), (5) clunkster, (6) petri, (7) Armadillo Del Rio, (8) Osiris, (9) snowwie, (10) fuzzytigerbird, (11) ChanggyChinggy, (12) airlik73, (13) Acanthicus, (14) Emuz-Atik, (15) plecomanpat, (16) ElTofi, (17) Brisch. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 13 12:44 (species record created: 2001 Apr 13 00:00) |
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