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| Scientific Name | Chaetostoma sp. `RIO ZUATA(ORINOCO)` Eigenmann, 1920 |
| Common Name(s) | L187, White Spot Bulldog Pleco, White Spot Rubbernose Pleco |
| Pronunciation | KATE oh STOW mah |
| Etymology | Greek, chaite = hair + Greek, stoma = mouth |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 120mm (4.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The genus Chaetostoma is not straight-forward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout. Overall dark gray to black with small white spots. Anal fin with 4 rays, Dorsal I 9. 5-13 cheek spines that are hook shaped. Distal edge of caudal fin is straight. No black spot at anterior base of dorsal fin. |
| Sexing | Males have a somewhat larger and broader head, slimmer ventral sides and disproportionately large pelvic fins. Perhaps the over-sized pelvic fins play a large role in the fertilization of the eggs. By inverting these over the clutch of eggs, they prevent the sperm cells being carried away too fast in the current. The upper lip of males becomes swollen and ''fleshy'' when in peak spawning condition. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Orinoco  , Middle Orinoco, Apure, Guarico, Zuata (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.2 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Chaetostoma require lower than normal ''tropical'' temperatures and high levels of dissolved oxygen. The addition of powerheads with venturi devices and/or airstones to raise oxygen levels is highly recommended. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Omnivore. Will eat algae and small live or frozen food. Some individuals can be weaned onto pellet food although this usually takes some effort and trial and error on the part of the aquarist. |
| Furniture | An ideal biotope tank would consist of a mixed sand/gravel substrate covered with rounded rocks stacked to form caves. |
| Compatibility | Very peaceful. A good community fish for any aquarium with a slightly lower temperature and high dissolved oxygen content. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Found alongside Farlowella acus, Chaetostoma guairensis, Creagrutus tetras, Rhamdia and Crenicichla geayi. Will thrive with other piedmont fishes that require similar conditions. |
| Breeding | Not reported in the aquarium although more common species of Chaetostoma have reproduced in captivity. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ind. Univ. Studiesv. 7 (no. 44) - pp8 - Fig. 3; Pl. 2 Eigenmann, C. H. 1920. The fishes of Lake Valencia, Caracas, and of the Rio Tuy at El Concejo, Venezuela. (Contrib. Zool. Lab. Ind. Univ. No. 170) Ind. Univ. Studies 1-13 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Oct 03 10:44 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00) |
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