Scobinancistrus sp. (L253) • Loricariidae • Cat-eLog

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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Scobinancistrus sp. (L253)
Common Names	L253, Thousand Spots Pleco Tusindplettet Sugemalle (Denmark)
Etymology	(Latin)Scobis=Sawdust + (Greek)agkistron=hook.
Species Information
Size	300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing	Males in good condition have odontodes on rear part of the body and pectoral fins.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Brazil: Lower Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu, Lower Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
Temperature	25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Sinking pellets and frozen bloodworm are ideal although all prepared foods that reach the bottom are accepted. Larger individuals will tackle whole king prawns and mussels with relish. Will eat garden snails and the first breeder of this genus feed their fishes meat and veg in the form of pumpkin. An omnivore that will eat most things and shares with the wood-eating plecos the unusual habit of eating the skin of vegetables before the flesh.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
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Last Update	2022 Jan 19 11:19 (species record created: 2001 Apr 29 00:00)