The genera Ancistomus
has been reserected again on the latest paper by Armbruster
et al. (2015). Peckoltia feldbergae, Hemiancistrus
micrommatos, Ancistrus snethlageae,
Hemiancistrus spilomma, and Hemiancistrus
spinosissimus have all been transfered into this
genus. The former name of Peckoltia feldbergae
is now moved into Ancistomus. Reproduction:
This is a cave spawner. Sexual Differences:
Males have odontodes to their hard pectoral fin rays
and also to the rear part of their body. Females are
noticicably wider in the girth and do not possess
the odotodes of the male. Aquarium Care:
Should be kept at slightly higher temperatures and
have a requirement for a higher oxygen intake. Peacfull
inhabitants of an aquarium. Diet:
Omnivore; vegetarian food, tablets and pellets, insect
larvae, zooplankton and soft wood. Remarks:
For more information consult the paper referenced
in the table by Armbruster, et al. 2015. You can still
find the synonym on some online searches of Peckoltia
feldbergae for this species.
Common
Name:
L012, L013.
Synonyms:
Peckoltia feldbergae
Family:
Loricariidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil: Rio Xingu. Type Locality:
Río Xingu, Ilha de Babaquara, upstream of Altamira,
3°23'45"S, 52°12'16"W, Altamira,
Pará, Brazil.
Size:
17.0cm. (6¾ins)
Temp:
25-29°c (77-85°f.)
p.H.
6.0-7.5.
Reference:
Armbruster, Jonathan
W., David C. Werneke & Milton Tan. 2015
Three new species of saddled loricariid catfishes,
and a review of Hemiancistrus, Peckoltia, and allied
genera (Siluriformes). ZooKeys 480: 97-123.
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