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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Panaqolus dentex (Günther, 1868) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Xeberos (or Jeberos), upper Río Aipena system, tributary to Río Huallaga, about 5°18'S, 76°17'W, Dept. Loreto, Peru. |
| Synonym(s) | Chaetostomus dentex, Panaque dentex |
| Pronunciation | pan ack oh luss |
| Etymology | Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 80mm or 3.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Like all members of the genus, males grow elongated interopercular odontodes during the breeding season. Males develop noticeable odontodes along the dorsum (back of the body) as well. Males develop small pointed genital papillae, whereas mature females will have large, rounded, swollen papillae. Additionally, gravid females have noticeably wider bodies between the pectoral and pelvic fins when viewed from above, compared to males. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Napo, Pastaza and Marañon River basins. Amazon, Upper Amazon, Napo (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Pastaza (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2014. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | This genus feeds on wood, and should have several pieces, preferably several kinds of wood to chew on. Aside from wood, a mainly vegetarian diet is recommended, prepared food such as algae wafers and fresh vegetables, such as courgette (zucchini) and tubers such as potato or sweet potato (yams). User data. |
| Furniture | Rock piles are optional and wood tangles are a must. Plants are not vital and will be nibbled or destroyed. |
| Suggested Tankmates | Works well with most types of peaceful community fish. Can be somewhat territorial towards conspecifics, but given enough hiding spaces, a group can be kept in a suitable size aquarium - roughly requiring a 30 x 30cm area per fish. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 4) v. 1 (no. 6) (art. 56), pp477. |
| Registered Keepers | There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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| Last Update | 2013 Jul 18 08:43 (species record created: 2009 Feb 27 14:00) |