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Hypostomus cf. cochliodon

Image contributors to this species:

Haraldo Bishop (4) Noemi de Bishop (1)

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Relevant Information:

Habitat: These juvenile specimens were caught this year (2004) from the Paraná River near the town of Parana, Argentina, 500 kms (310 miles) north of the capital Buenes Aires. When reaching adulthood there are more spots, they get smaller, and more spread out. The youngsters may not have the spoon- shaped teeth yet of the adults of the H. cochliodon group. Aquarium Care: Will need a good sized aquarium of 5ft (150cm.) or over due to their final adult size. As this genus in the main are messy eaters, good water quality and filtration would need to be adhered to. A lower water temperature is advised for this species. Diet: Will eat all manner of foods in the aquarium, vegetable, tablet, pellet foods and good quality flake.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Cochliodon cochliodon, Cochliodon hypostomus, Loricaria melanoptera

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Paraguay, Argentina, (Paraná River basin).

Size:

35.0cm. (14ins)

Temp:

22-25°c (71-77°f.)

p.H.

6.5-7.2.

Reference:

ScotCat Article: Haraldo & Noemí Bishop: Collecting in the Paranà River basin (Part 1)

Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails

Hypostomus cf.
cochliodon
Juvenile-wild caught, Argentina 2004

Hypostomus cf.
cochliodon
Juvenile-wild caught, Argentina 2004

Hypostomus cf.
cochliodon
Juveniles-wild caught, Argentina 2004

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