AquaticRepublic.com - Leporacanthicus sp. (L326) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

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Scientific Name	Leporacanthicus sp. (L326)
Common Names	L326, Supernova Galaxy Pleco Supernova-galaksesugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	lepor ah KAN thi cuss
Etymology	Latin, lepus, leporis = rabbit + Greek, akantha = thorn.
Species Information
Size	250mm or 9.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	All Leporacanthicus spp. have a small backwards facing slightly proud blunt thorn-like plate on top of their heads.
Sexing	Adult males have a much longer and broader head with small odontodes on the sides of head, more odontodes on pectoral fin spine and on the whole body, a bigger dorsal fin and normally a prettier coloration.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Orinoco Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	24.0-30.0°C or 75.2-86°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Not a true vegetarian so a wide variety of foods, including algae wafers, cucumber or courgette (zucchini), frozen bloodworm, prawns, shrimps and tablet food. Shelled crustaceans or mollusks appear favourite foods but should be fed sparingly or used for conditioning. User data.
Furniture	Prefers bogwood and darker rocks.
Compatibility	Gets on with small lively catfish but avoid too many other larger bottom dwellers (unless space permits) due to the territorial disputes.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is but a single record of this fish being seen, view it.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 21 12:03 (species record created: 2006 Aug 01 00:00)