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Pseudacanthicus sp. (L065)

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Yann Fulliquet (1) Ole Paulsen (2)

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This genus has been given the common name of Cactus Pleco's because of the spiny odontodes on the bodies of males and females. Colouration: Juveniles of this species are very pretty with large spots on a black background, but as they mature it will fade to a dull grey pattern. Sexual Differences: Males that are sexually mature will have a broader and longer head with bristles to the side of the head. They are also more colourful than the females and usually have a longer dorsal fin. Aquarium Care: Would need a large aquarium as they are territorial. Provide hiding places and line-of-site barriers. Diet: This genera are carnivorous and as such would need feedings of mussels, fish flesh, tablet foods and frozen foods such as Artemia, mosquito larvae, mysis and krill.

Common Name:

L065, Variegatus cactus Pleco, Blizzard Cactus Pleco

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Brazil, Rio Manacapuru, tributary of the Rio Negro.

Size:

20.0cm. (8ins)

Temp:

25-29°c (77-85°f)

p.H.

6.0-7.2.

Reference:

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

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Pseudacanthicus sp. (L065)
Head view

Pseudacanthicus sp. (L065)
Male

Pseudacanthicus sp. (L065)
Female

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