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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Paralithoxus sp. (L217) |
| Common Names | L217, Plettet Bardesugemalle Spotted Baleen Pleco |
| Pronunciation | PAH rah lith OX uss |
| Etymology | Greek: Para = The side of + lithos = stone + oxys = sharp. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 70mm or 2.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Rio Tromberas Amazon, Lower Amazon, Trombetas (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Furniture | All species of Paralithoxus are adapted to high-energy waters, occupying cracks or crevices on rocks in clear fast-moving rivers with rapids and rocky/sandy substrates. |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| Last Update | 2022 Jan 19 10:32 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 18:02) |