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Hypostomus punctatus Valenciennes, 1840 |
Image contributors to this species: |
Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (3) Diogo Luiz (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
The Hypostomus genus has 7 soft rays to the dorsal fin whereas the similar looking Pterygoplichthys species have 10 soft dorsal fin rays. Aquarium Care: As with most of this genus, will do well in a larger aquarium of 120cm (4ft) or over with the aquarium well filtered. Water parameters can be quite diverse for this genera. Peaceful species that will dig up plants with their constant burrowing in the substrate so better to put plants in pots. Diet: Omnivore with a liking for green, tablet and frozen foods. |
Common Name: |
Common Pleco |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Coastal drainages of southeastern Brazil. Type locality: Rio-Janéiro, Brazil. |
Size: |
30.0cm. (12ins) |
Temp: |
22-28°c (71-83°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Ferraris, C.J. Jr.,
2007. Checklist of catfishes, recent and fossil (Osteichthyes:
Siluriformes), and catalogue of siluriform primary
types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Hypostomus punctatus |
 Hypostomus
punctatus |
 Hypostomus
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Hypostomus punctatusTinguá, Nova Iguaçu-RJ, Brasil |
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