PlanetCatfish.com - Panaqolus sp. (L448) (Loricariidae) Cat-eLog

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Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	Panaqolus sp. (L448)
Common Names	LDA067, Meta Clown Pleco L448, LDA068, Meta-klovnsugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	pan ack oh luss
Etymology	Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus.
Species Information
Size	110mm or 4.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	L448 replaces Panaque maccus in the Llanos drainages south of the Rio Meta. They appear to be two distinct species, as opposed to regional colour variations, as both are found together where their ranges overlap. L448 has stripes on the face when juvenile, which is only present in adult P. maccus.
Sexing	Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadourned 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	Llanos drainages south of the Rio Meta, Venezuela. Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Meta (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	A wood-eating fish, the tank should be decorated with several different types of driftwood. These fish really like to have something to chew on and squash, cucumber, and other vegetables should be readily available to them (yams are a favourite). Supplement two to three times weekly with frozen foods. User data.
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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	Other loricariids, small cichlids and tetras. In a small tank (15-20 gallons) add a school of small tetras.
Breeding	Cave spawner.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There are 50 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 22 10:27 (species record created: 2001 Nov 17 00:00)