Male
Male, showing pectoral spines
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| Scientific Name | Lamontichthys filamentosus (LaMonte, 1935) |
| Common Names | Kite Pleco Dragesugemalle (Denmark), Filament Stoerwels (Germany) |
| Type Locality | Near Envira, near mouth of Rio Embira, tributary of River Tarauaca, itself a tributary to Rio Jurua, Amazonas, Brazil. |
| Type Locality Notes | Latitude and longitude data in original description. |
| Synonym(s) | Harttia filamentissima, Harttia filamentosa |
| Pronunciation | lamb ont ICK thiss |
| Etymology | Lorica, Loricare = cuirass of corslet of leather (a suit of armour made of leather). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 167mm or 6.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | In all species of Lamontichthys, there is one pectoral fin spine and seven pectoral fin rays on each fin, as opposed to the rest of Loricariinae species which have one pectoral fin spine and only six pectoral fin rays. In all species of Lamontichthys, there is one pectoral fin spine and seven pectoral fin rays on each fin, as opposed to the rest of Loricariinae species which have one pectoral fin spine and only six pectoral fin rays. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Juruá (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.6 |
| Temperature | 22.0-24.0°C or 71.6-75.2°F (Show species within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Strong current is enjoyed despite the fishes somewhat fragile appearance. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | American Museum Novitates No. 784, pp 5, Fig. 4. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.4.143.405 | |
| Last Update | Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:17 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |