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Hypostomus sp. (L517)

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A very unusual and nicely marked Hypostomus. Description: The Hypostomus genus has 7 rays to the dorsal fin whereas the similar looking Pterygoplichthys species have 10 dorsal fin rays. Placed in the Hypostomus cochliodon species group which have a shorter body and more high backed than other members of the Hypostomus. They have a small number of spatulate teeth with a single cusp with the jaws arranged in a V shape. Aquarium Care: Quite easy to keep but need frequent water changes on account of its high metabolic rate. Diet: Wood eaters so would need a supply of fresh and seasoned wood. Food tablets and also green foods.

Common Name:

L517, L360a, Gold dust catfish

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Mato Grosso Upper Amazon drainage. Type Locality: Rio Teles Pires = rio São Manoel = rio São Manuel.

Size:

Temp:

24-28°c (75-83°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.
www.suedamerikafans.de

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Hypostomus sp. (L517)

Hypostomus sp. (L517)
Mouth view

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