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Scientific Name Panaqolus sp. (L341)   
Common Names L341, Krympende Sugemalle (Denmark)
Shrinking Pleco
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. 
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Size 130mm or 5.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing Like all members of the genus, males grow elongated interopercular odontodes during the breeding season. Males develop noticeable odontodes along the dorsum (back of the body) as well. Males develop small pointed genital papillae, whereas mature females will have large, rounded, swollen papillae. Additionally, gravid females have noticeably wider bodies between the pectoral and pelvic fins when viewed from above, compared to males.
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Distribution DATZ reports "In the vicinity of Tarapoto, province of San Martin" - but there's no river mentioned. Based on map-reading, the river near Tarapoto is Rio Hullaga. This is the basis for the occurrence record presented here.
Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Huallaga (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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Feeding This genus feeds on wood, and should have several pieces, preferably several kinds of wood to chew on. Aside from wood, a mainly vegetarian diet is recommended, prepared food such as algae wafers and fresh vegetables, such as courgette (zucchini) and tubers such as potato or sweet potato (yams). User data.
Furniture Rock piles are optional and wood tangles are a must. Plants are not vital and will be nibbled or destroyed.
Suggested Tankmates Works well with most types of peaceful community fish. Can be somewhat territorial towards conspecifics, but given enough hiding spaces, a group can be kept in a suitable size aquarium - roughly requiring a 30 x 30cm area per fish.
Breeding Unreported.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Registered Keepers There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update 2022 Jan 21 12:22 (species record created: 2006 Dec 16 06:02)