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Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)

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Tobias Koch (5) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (1)

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Relevant Information:

This species was first introduced in the German DATZ magazine of the July 1998 issue. Colouration: Can be readily identified by the white and black tips to the dorsal fin and caudal fin lobes. Aquarium Care: This fish can be territorial with its own kind and so must have a big enough aquarium if more than one is kept. Regular water changes must be adhered to, and also having a powerful filter system that can deliver a high oxygen content. Hiding places are beneficial to this fish with bogwood or wood of some description and/or some rockwork. Diet: Not a true vegetarian so a wide variety of foods including algae, algae wafers, cucumber or courgette ( zucchini), prawns, shrimps and tablet food.

Common Name:

L263

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

Brazil: Pará, Rio Tapajós (Cachoeira Uruá).

Size:

20.0cm. (8ins)

Temp:

26-30°c (79-87°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

All L-Numbers Datz Special. www.datze.de
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p.

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

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)
Head view-male

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)
Female

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)
Showing the soft trunk

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)
Head profile of Male showing the iris nearly closed

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)
Showing head from above

Leporacanthicus sp. (L263)

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