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Sturisomatichthys sp. "Rio Atabapo" |
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The work carried out by Covain et.al. 2016 confines the Sturisoma genera to west of the Andes (cis-Andean), and the Sturisomatichthys genera restricted to the east of the Andes (trans-Andean). Reproduction: See article here for S. leightoni spawning. Aquarium Care: Peaceful species which likes a spacious aquarium with clean, soft and slightly acidic water. Sexual Differences: The males develop pronounced tufts of odontodes on either side of the head and the first dorsal ray and the upper and lower caudal fin rays are elongated. Diet: Spinach, peas, algae disks, tablet foods and sunken flake foods. |
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None |
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Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Venezuela and Colombia: Rio Atabapo. |
Size: |
15.0cm. (6ins) |
Temp: |
24-28°c (75-83°f) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.0. |
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ScotCat Article: Turley, Paul E; Keeping and Breeding Sturisomatichthys leightoni, the Dwarf Royal Farlowella. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Sturisomatichthys
sp. "Rio Atabapo" |
 Sturisomatichthys
sp. "Rio Atabapo"Dorsal view |
 Sturisomatichthys
sp. "Rio Atabapo"Mouth view |
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