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Lasiancistrus sp. (L228) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Haakon Haagensen (1) Erlend D. Bertelsen (1) |
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The Lasiancistrus species are quite similar to the Ancistrus genus but have a flatter profile and do not possess the tentacles on the mouths of this genera. Sexual Differences: Males have longer pectoral fins and have a heavier growth of odontodes behind the gill covers and on the edges of the snout. Aquarium Care: Relatively easy to keep but large males may tend to be territorial. Diet: Bogwood should be provided for rasping on and vegetables will be their main dietary requirements. Will also take veg. tablets/wafers, fine live and frozen foods. |
Common Name: |
L228 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Peru, Upper Amazon drainage. |
Size: |
15.0cm. (6ins) |
Temp: |
24-28°c (75-83°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
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Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Lasiancistrus
sp. (L228) |
 Lasiancistrus
sp. (L228)Rio Tapiche, Peru |
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