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Delturus sp. (L238) |
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Description:
The Delturus genera are flat headed and are
a medium sized species.
Strongly developed ridge anterior to the adipose fin.
Dorsal fin with 8-10 branched rays. The teeth are
bicuspid with two almost identical shaped cusps. Sexual
Differences:
Both sexes of L238 have bristles around the
edge of the snout. Aquarium Care:
No problems in the aquarium but they do need a current
in the water. Provide
plenty of hiding places for this species. Diet:
Omnivore. Vegetable foods such as cucumber, spinach
and other various foods such as tablet, flake and
frozen. Will do better with a high vegetable content
in their diet. Etymology:
The genus name Delturus: Delta, fourth letter
of Greek alphabet; oura, tail, referring to tail,
flat above, trenchant below, |
-shaped
in cross section.Common Name: |
L238, LDA040, Brook pleco |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Rio Piancó in the São Francisco system in Brazil. |
Size: |
16.0cm. (6¼ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I.
2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen,
Germany 208 p. |
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