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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Squaliforma cf. emarginata |
| Common Name(s) | L011, L035, L108, L116, Red Fin Thresher Pleco, Thresher Pleco |
| Etymology | Squalis (shark) and 'form' is a reference to the shark like form of the fish. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 400mm (15.7") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | An elongate species that appears widespread throughout the Amazon and correspondingly has acquired a series of L numbers. We are talking about a very widely distributed, variable species. In terms of distribution and regional variation this species is to the Loricariidae what Corydoras aeneus is to the Callichthyidae. Can be most readily distinguished by its long crescent shaped caudal fin which has a red or orange outer margin. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | L011 - Brazil: Rio Xingú at Altamira. L035 - Brazil: Rio Araguaia, just upstream of confluence with the Rio Tocantins. L108 - Ecuador: Upper Rio Napo. Brazil, Pará, Rio Trombeta (Oriximiná) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu  (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tocantins, Lower Tocantins, Araguaia (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Trombetas (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Amazon, Upper Amazon, Napo, Upper Napo (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.4 - 7.2 |
| Temperature | 25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | dH 5-5.8 |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | An adaptible omnivore with a preference towards greens. Cucumber or similar should be offered periodically but this fish with do well an most sinking pellet food. |
| Furniture | Open shaded spaces sized appropriately to the fish, this fish likes to swim in and out fast and so space must be given to avoid mistakes when the fish is in flight. Large terracotta pipes are ideal, doesn't appear to have a requirement for bogwood or plants. |
| Compatibility | Requires space as an adult fish as is more flighty than, say, Pterygoplichthys spp. Peaceful with plecos even one third of its size. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Medium to large sized community fish and ideal and pretty addition to a south american cichlid tank, will withstand life in a well oxygenated discus tank and is a good pleco as such as it rarely leaves the bottom. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | L108 - DATZ 9/1992 p552 L116 - DATZ 10/1992 pp619-620. |
| Registered Keepers | (1) natefrog, (2) Floody, (3) lordotterby, (4) naython_sinboorn, (5) cich_cat, (6) dr_philatelist, (7) Syokoy, (8) Juand15, (9) fahaka (k: 2), who also notes: "Love Zuchinni and will come to the top to eat it.", (10) retroculus (k: 2), (11) ColumbianChocolate, (12) tiffanyjayne. 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 Jan 27 07:45 (species record created: 2001 Nov 24 00:00) |
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