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| Scientific Name | Peckoltia multispinis (Holly, 1929) |
| Common Name(s) | L049 |
| Type Locality | Mercado Bléin (Mercado Belem according to the label on the holotype) |
| Synonym(s) | Ancistrus multispinis |
| Pronunciation | peck OLE tea ah |
| Etymology | Named after Gustavo Peckolt, member of the Natural History Commission of Rondon. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 100mm (3.9") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | The species is relatively unique in that it has the lower lip consisting of short, multibranched fimbriae; however, some P. vittata approach the condition in P. multispinis. |
| Sexing | Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadourned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above. |
| General Remarks | From Armbruster et. al. revision of the Peckoltia genus: I tentatively recognize it as valid, but with the colour gone from the type specimen and little pertinent information in the original description, it is impossible to compare the species with other Peckoltia, and it is not included in diagnoses or the key. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Brazil: Rio Tocantins Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Temperature | 23.0-27.0°C or 73.4-80.6°F (Show others within this range) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Omnivorous with a tendancy 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. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Wien. Mus. Naturges.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp25 |
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| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Oct 15 04:49 (species record created: 2001 Oct 03 00:00) |
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