AquaticRepublic.com - Hypostomus sp. (L087) (Loricariidae) All Fishes

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Scientific Name	Hypostomus sp. (L087)
Common Names	L087, Iron-faced Pleco Jernsugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	hi POSS tow muss
Etymology	Greek, hypo = under + Greek, stoma = mouth.
Species Information
Size	300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	This species is very similar to Hypostomus plecostomus - sometimes that species (typically exported from Colombia) is inaccurately sold as L087.
General Remarks	L087 itself is very, very rarely exported as it is amongst the least commercially viable pleco found in the Rio Xingu. It's as hard to catch as, for example, Baryancistrus spp. and sells for a fraction of the price.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Brazil: Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map.
Temperature	25.0-30.0°C or 77-86°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 but a single record of this fish being seen, view it.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 14 11:59 (species record created: 2006 Aug 02 00:00)