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Scientific Name	Chaetostoma sp. (L348)
Common Names	L348, Bredhalet Gumminæse (Denmark) Broadtail Rubbernose
Pronunciation	KATE oh STOW mah
Etymology	Greek, chaite = hair + Greek, stoma = mouth.
Species Information
Size	240mm or 9.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The genus Chaetostoma is not straightforward to identify, but as a general rule, the species has spines behind the gill-cover (interopercular odontodes), no plates on the abdomen, and aside from C. platyrhynchus also lack plates on the snout edge. Different from Ancistrus by not having fleshy tentacles on the snout. Similar to the Colombian C. milesi, but grows much larger. The spots on the head are much smaller than in C. milesi.
Sexing	The males have however a larger and broader head, slimmer ventral sides and disproportionately large pelvic fins. Perhaps the over-sized pelvic fins play a large role in the fertilization of the eggs. By inverting these over the clutch of eggs, they prevent the sperm cells being carried away by fast water current.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Rio Huallaga, from the vicinity of Tingo Maria. Amazon, Upper Amazon, Marañón, Huallaga (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
pH	6.8 - 7.6
Temperature	23.0-25.0°C or 73.4-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	High oxygen levels.
Husbandry Information
Furniture	Well rounded stones stacked to replicate a river bottom and provide caves.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	DATZ Decemeber, 2003
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2022 Jan 21 12:42 (species record created: 2006 Dec 24 11:49)