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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Panaque cf. nigrolineatus |
| Common Name(s) | L027a, L330, Watermelon Pleco |
| Pronunciation | pan ah KAY |
| Etymology | The generic epithet "panaque" is a Venezuelan common name for this fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm (15.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The genus Panaque is identified by the teeth, which are spoon-shaped. This means that the teeth are noticeably wider at the tip than at the base. Other loricariidae have teeth that are similar width all the way from one end to the other. A second distinguishing feature is the lack of a buccal papilla, which is a "flap of skin" on the inside of the mouth. See pictures in this PDF on Pterygoplichthys. Exact same shape as P. nigrolineatus but with a spotted rather than striped pattern which remains more or less constant as the fish grows. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Orinoco  , Middle Orinoco, Meta (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Classic ''pleco diet'' of greens. Can be acclimatized onto most vegetables; tinned peas seem a favourite. The fish also appear to eat bogwood. Some prepared foods should also be offered to supplement this diet. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) Dave Rinaldo (k: 2), (2) Cory-Diddi, (3) arapaima, (4) clunkster, (5) mikelouth, (6) Oliver D. (k: 3), (7) Freakdaddy (p: 2), (8) einstein-a-go-go, (9) soltarii007, (10) catfishgrrl, (11) Suckermouth, (12) nslott (p: 2, k: 3), who also notes: "Great catfish. Eats lots", (13) teddyman5, (14) gemjunkie, (15) simonas, (16) Koen, (17) Dex (k: 3), (18) greg61 (p: 4), (19) weisel, (20) pureplecs, (21) Algaedarling, (22) 78bill, (23) mrwickedweasel (p: 2, k: 2), (24) husky_jim (k: 2), (25) dragonfish, (26) novice, (27) fusco (k: 2), (28) jiapei, (29) Altifrons, (30) Caracal (k: 2), (31) DiscusDror, (32) Turbo (k: 2), (33) drpleco (k: 2), (34) Neri2495, (35) EHEIM~ADDICT (p: 2), (36) Hitch, (37) cory777, (38) 2wheelsx2, (39) Nat, (40) Torb, (41) alasia, (42) sfchoong, (43) warrior_wolf73, (44) aquaoahu, (45) upc239, (46) cbudz (k: 2), who also notes: "Very territoral when large !", (47) Bary7 (p: 2), (48) Hapahound1971, (49) kamlam (p: 2), (50) tiffanyjayne, (51) gforcefx, (52) knirper, (53) 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 | 2006 Dec 09 01:58 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00) |
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