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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Isorineloricaria spinosissima (Steindachner, 1880) |
| Common Name(s) | Zucchini Pleco |
| Type Locality | Guayaquil, Ecuador. |
| Synonym(s) | Isorineloricaria festae, Plecostomus festae, Plecostomus spinosissimus |
| Etymology | Greek, isos = equal + Greek, rhinos = nose + Latin, lorica, loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 500mm (19.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Pacific versant rivers in Ecuador. Ecuador Pacific Coast Rivers (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.2 - 7.4 |
| Temperature | 24.0-30.0°C or 75.2-86°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 15. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien v. 42 98 [46] Pl. 5 (figs. 1-1a) |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Hits | 7158 hits. |
| Last Update | 2006 Aug 18 09:36 (species record created: 2001 Nov 05 00:00) |
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