Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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Scientific Name | Spectracanthicus sp. (L175) |
Common Names | L175, Mechanic Pleco Mekanikersugemalle (Denmark) |
Etymology | Genus: Latin, spectrum = look, apparition + Greek, akantha = thorn. |
Species Information | |
Size | 120mm or 4.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | Spectracanthicus can be separated from all other loricariids except some Baryancistrus, Parancistrus and an undescribed Hemiancistrus by the presence of the dorsal-fin membrane contacting the adipose-fin spine. It can be separated from Baryancistrus and the Hemiancistrus by having fewer teeth (less than 25 vs. greater than 25) and from Parancistrus by having restricted gill openings. A key to the genus can be found here. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Brazil: Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
Temperature | 26.0-29.0°C or 78.8-84.2°F (Show species within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
Breeding | Unreported. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Registered Keepers | There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my cats" data. |
Wishlists | Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species. |
Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.88.1402 | |
Last Update | 2022 Jan 19 09:35 (species record created: 2006 Jul 31 00:00) |