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Scientific NameBaryancistrus sp. (L142)     
Common NamesLDA033, Snowball Pleco
L142, Big White Spot Pleco, Snebold Sugemalle (International)
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationbah ree ann siss truss
EtymologyGreek, barys = heavy + Greek, agkistron = hook - Essentially "Heavy Ancistrus". Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather).
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Size250mm or 9.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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pH6.0 - 7.4
Temperature27.0-31.0°C or 80.6-87.8°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersProvide powerheads and plenty of oxygenation.
In the wild, these live in shallow, fast flowing, warm water. They are found in nature in temperatures as high as 32°C/90°F.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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Last UpdateSat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)