PlanetCatfish.com - Scobinancistrus sp. (L368) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Habitat: Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Habitat: Itaituba, Middle Rio Tapajós
Close-up of mouth

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
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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Last Update	2022 Jan 21 13:18 (species record created: 2001 Apr 29 00:00)