Hypancistrus sp. (L236) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

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Scientific Name

Hypancistrus sp. (L236) - add this species to your "My Cats" page.

Common Name(s)

L236

Pronunciation

hype an siss truss

Etymology

A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus.

Species Information

Size

120mm (4.7") SL

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Identification

Typical Hypancistrus body shape. Can only really be confused with L66 and L333. L236 has a white base coloration with black lines. These lines are less numerous than on L66 and L333, they are also thinner. Belly is all white.

Sexing

Typical of the Genus. Males have longer pectoral and interopercular odontodes. Males also have plate odontodes on the body. Females are more round in the ventral region.

General Remarks

A very beautiful species rarely seen on stocklists.

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Habitat Information

Distribution

Rio Iriri, a tributary of the Rio Xingu Para State, Brazil
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu, Iriri (click on these areas to find other species found there)

6.6 - 7.6

Temperature

24.0-29.0°C or 75.2-84.2°F (Show others)

Other Parameters

Current is appreciated.

Husbandry Information

Feeding

Omnivorous. They still prefer meaty food such as bloodworms, gammarus and brine shrimp. Commercially prepared food such as Spirulina tabs are also avidily eaten.

Furniture

Fine sand. Rocks and scattered driftwood. Caves made out of slate plates, bamboo or PVC pipe.

Compatibility

A good citizen, not especially territorial.

Breeding

Not yet reported but should be the same as for congeners. Females should lay about 40-45 eggs in a cave. The male guards the brood in the cave after violently trapping and ultimately evicting the female.

Further Information

References

Ann. Wien. Mus. Naturges.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp25
Datz 06/1997

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2006-07-26 03:43:58 (species record created: 2002-11-13 00:00:00)

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