AquaticRepublic.com - Panaque cf. armbrusteri`xingu` (Loricariidae) All Fishes

162mm SL
Juvenile
Large specimen on beach of Rio Xingu
Close-up of mouth
Dorsal view
171mm SL
Angle of photo changes head profile

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Panaque cf. armbrusteri`xingu`**
Common Names	L027 `XINGU`, Xingu Royal Pleco L027A, LDA063, Longnosed Royal Pleco, Red Fin Royal Pleco, Xingu-kongesugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation	pan ah KAY.
Etymology	The generic epithet "panaque" is a Venezuelan common name for this fish.
Species Information
Size	400mm or 15.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	The genus Panaque is identified by the teeth, which are spoon-shaped. This means that the teeth are noticeably wider at the tip than at the base. Other loricariidae have teeth that are similar width all the way from one end to the other. A second distinguishing feature is the lack of a buccal papilla, which is a "flap of skin" on the inside of the mouth. See pictures in this PDF on Pterygoplichthys. Juveniles display distinctive rusty patches in all but their caudal fins. The caudal is almost all translucent but with some posterior black marbling. The eye colour is the same rusty red. Adults have a very dark virtually black colouration with dark green stripes. The unpaired fins are black with the dorsal fin rays being picked out in dark green. This species appears to have the largest fins in relation to body size.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Brazil: Rio Xingu Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there) 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
Feeding	All Panaque appear to feed on wood, so wood should be present in the tank. They also take prepared algae wafers and fresh vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, peas, green beans) and tubers (potato, yams and similar). User data.
Furniture	Natural habitat is among fallen trees and wood-tangles.
Compatibility	Generally peaceful, but may defend their territory against conspecifics.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
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Last Update	2022 Jan 13 12:53 (species record created: 2002 Jun 22 00:00)