Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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Scientific Name | Scobinancistrus sp. (L368) |
Common Names | L368, Moon Pleco Månesugemalle (Denmark) |
Etymology | (Latin)Scobis=Sawdust + (Greek)agkistron=hook. |
Species Information | |
Size | 350mm or 13.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Identification | By having a good look at its teeth, the number of which is extremely reduced, it is safe to say that this species is a member of the genus Scobinancistrus. The Scobinancistrus species known so far are from the southern clear water tributaries of the Amazon in northeastern Brazil. |
Sexing | Males in good condition have odontodes on rear part of the body and pectoral fins. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Rio Tapajos Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
Temperature | 27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F (Show species within this range) |
Other Parameters | Undemanding of water parameters. |
Husbandry Information | |
Feeding | Primarily a carnivore, the reduced set of teeth in this fishes mouth don't make much impact on algae etc. Feed chopped mussel, bloodworm and flake food in tablet form. User data. |
Breeding | Reported. Eggs were found in a very large ceramic spawning cave. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Registered Keepers | There are 21 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data. |
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Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 10 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.73.212 | |
Last Update | 2022 Jan 21 13:18 (species record created: 2001 Apr 29 00:00) |