AquaticRepublic.com - Spectracanthicus sp. (L175) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

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Scientific Name	Spectracanthicus sp. (L175)
Common Names	L175, Mechanic Pleco Mekanikersugemalle (Denmark)
Etymology	Genus: Latin, spectrum = look, apparition + Greek, akantha = thorn.
Species Information
Size	120mm or 4.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Spectracanthicus can be separated from all other loricariids except some Baryancistrus, Parancistrus and an undescribed Hemiancistrus by the presence of the dorsal-fin membrane contacting the adipose-fin spine. It can be separated from Baryancistrus and the Hemiancistrus by having fewer teeth (less than 25 vs. greater than 25) and from Parancistrus by having restricted gill openings. A key to the genus can be found here.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Brazil: Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
Temperature	26.0-29.0°C or 78.8-84.2°F (Show species within this range)
Husbandry Information
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 no record of this fish being seen.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 19 09:35 (species record created: 2006 Jul 31 00:00)