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L243 PECKOLTIA .SP (Ancistomus wernekei)

L243 PECKOLTIA .SP (Ancistomus wernekei)

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Scientific Name Ancistomus wernekei  (Armbruster & Lujan, 2016)
Common Names LDA086
L243
Type Locality Marujeta Creek, 159 km E of San Fernando de Atabapo, Ventuari River drainage, Amazonas State, Venezuela, 4°17'41.3''N, 66°17'20.0''W.
Synonym(s) Peckoltia wernekei
Jump to next section Species Information
Size 100mm or 3.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification Similar to Peckoltia vittata but with a considerably more contrasting colouration.
Sexing Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadourned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
Jump to next section Habitat Information
Distribution Venezuela: Rio Orinoco
Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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pH 6.0 - 7.2
Temperature 24.0-26.0°C or 75.2-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Jump to next section Husbandry Information
Feeding Omnivorous with a tendancy towards meaty foods. Not an effective algae eater. Well fed individuals will not damage most plants.
Furniture Rock piles and wood tangles. Plants are not vital.
Compatibility Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Breeding Cave spawner.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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