PlanetCatfish.com - Peckoltia compta (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

Dorsal view
Dorsal view
Male guarding eggs
Female after spawning - note scratches on right
Ten day old fry
Ten week old youngsters
Ten week old youngsters
Ventral view
Ventral view - may be spotted or not
Territorial fighting
Posterior half of male showing odontode growth
Posterior half of female showing no odontode growth
Close-up of head
Lateral view
Pair, male on left
Rio Tapajos
Close-up of head
Close-up of pectoral fin
Close-up of dorsal fin
Close-up of dorsal fin

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Peckoltia compta** de Oliveira, Zuanon, Rapp Py-Daniel & Rocha, 2010
Common Names	L134, Leopard Frog Pleco Stribet Pragtsugemalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Itaituba, Pimental, rio Tapajós downstream from confluence with rio Jamanxim, 4°41'06"S, 56°23'07"W, Pará State, Brazil.
Pronunciation	peck OLE tea ah - com tah
Etymology	Peckoltia: named after Gustavo Peckolt, member of the Natural History Commission of Rondon. The specific epithet means adorned, in reference the species attractive patterning.
Articles	- Shane's World Reproduction Breeding Peckoltia compta
Species Information
Size	110mm or 4.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Although very variable in terms of patterning, this beautiful species is quite easy to identify. Younger fish have more background yellow colour and older fish are darker with more stripes.
Sexing	Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadorned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
Habitat Information
Distribution	The specimens collected in the species description where from two localities: in rio Tapajós, near the village of Pimental, downstream from the confluence with rio Jamanxim, and in rio Jamanxim around ilha da Terra Preta. Aquarium collectors primarily work in the are around Pimental. Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós, Middle Tapajós, Jamanxim (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Endangered , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
pH	5.0 - 7.4
Temperature	24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	The species description notes the Tapajós and Jamanxim are clear water rivers and the specimens were collected in moderate to fast flowing waters, over a rocky bottom. The fish is commonly found in surprisingly still water usually over rocks.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Omnivorous with a tendency towards meaty foods. Not an effective algae eater. Well fed individuals will not damage most plants. User data.
Furniture	Rock piles and wood tangles. Plants are not vital.
Compatibility	Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Suggested Tankmates	A medium sized pleco that can be combined with most tankmates that share a similar preference for warm and softer acidic water. An ideal pleco for a Tapajós set-up but can be combined with most small or medium sized fishes. Everything from small characins to larger eartheaters will do well.
Breeding	Cave spawner.
Breeding Reports	There are 30 breeding reports, read them all here.
Further Information
Reference	Zootaxa No. 2534, pp 49, Figs. 1-2.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:03 (species record created: 2001 May 05 00:00)