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Baryancistrus micropunctatus de Oliveira, Rapp Py-Daniel & Oyakawa 2019

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Mark Henry Sabaj (1)

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The numerous closely spaced white dots diagnose the species within the genus (Sabaj, M.H. 2021). Description: They are large and high backed. They have a large sucker mouth with a high number of slender and long stemmed teeth. A small membrane lies behind the last ray of the dorsal fin which joins the anal fin. Found in shallow fast flowing areas of water with a stony substrate. Aquarium Care: Can be problematic, especially with inexperienced aquarists, not a beginners fish. As of most of this genera the adults can be extremely territorial, especially with their own kind and other species of Baryancistrus. Prefers higher temperatures. Adults can prove to be extremely territorial. Sexual Differences: Mature males have a broader and longer head and longer pectoral fin spines. Diet: Vegetarian diet, and will also eat plants in the aquarium.

Common Name:

L319

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Pará, Rio Jari. Type Locality: Jari River downstream of Santo Antônio waterfall, Monte Dourado district, Almeirim, Pará, Brazil, 0°39'31.7"S, 52°30'49.0"W.

Size:

30.0cm. (12ins)

Temp:

26-30°c (79-87°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. FB 2021.
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.
Py-Daniel, LR, J Zuanon and RR de Oliveira (2011) Two new ornamental loricariid catfishes of Baryancistrus from rio Xingu drainage (Siluriformes: Hypostominae). Neotropical Ichthyology 9, pp. 241–252.
Werner, A. Lechner, W. & Schmidt Dr. J.: L-Welse L1 bis L400 MiniAtlas. Bede Verlag 2005. 392p.

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Baryancistrus micropunctatus

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