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Rineloricaria capitonia Ghazzi, 2008 |
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Miriam S. Ghazzi (2) |
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Description: Rineloricaria capitonia is distinguished from the other species of the genus by the abdomen covered partly by boards, with three large panels preceding the preanal plate, previously two to three ellipsoidal plates series-not reaching the height of insertion of pectoral-and a set of small plates located below the gill openings, not contacting the abdominal side plates. In addition, the following combination helps to differentiate it from other species: the tip of the snout with extended nude area After reaching the previous more pore channel infraorbital sensory, and a dark stripe on the edge margin of the caudal fin. Between the sympatric species It resembles the pattern of abdominal plates R. reisi SP. Nov., from which it differs by the greatest distance interorbital ( -25.6 21.5% vs. 17-19.9% in CC). Rineloricaria capitonia resembles R. misionera by region scapular without plates, but this differs by area naked snout extended later (vs. not extended). Reproduction: The Rineloricaria species are usually cave spawners, where the female will place their eggs after the male has cleaned inside. The male will then guard and fan the eggs until hatching. The eggs will hatch in 4-5 days whereas the male can now be removed. More breeding information can be found here in the articles breeding section. Aquarium Care: As with all Rineloricaria provide long leaved plants or bamboo stalks for them to hang on to. Diet: Omnivore. Vegetable food such as cucumber and other various foods such as tablet, flake and frozen. Etymology: The specific name capitonia is an adjective of Latin origin, meaning "with head great ". Remarks: More information in the referenced paper (Ghazzi, 2008). |
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None |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Rio Alegre and Rio Palmeira (tributary of the Rio Ijuí) and Rio Passo Fundo in Brazil. |
Size: |
19.0cm. (7½ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
Reference: |
Ghazzi, M.S.,
2008. Nine new species of the genus Rineloricaria
(Siluriformes, Loricariidae) from Uruguay River, southern
Brazil. Iheringia, Ser. Zool. 98(1):100-122. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Rineloricaria
capitonia Dorsal, ventral & lateral view |
 Rineloricaria
capitoniaParatyps MCP 18740. Variation of abdominal plates |
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